Dinky 290
Dinky 290 Double Deck Bus 'DUNLOP'. Very near mint/boxed. LIGHTER Green & cream type 3 issue with SLOPING DUNLOP Print. Super box! From The Nelson Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1959-61 with a type 3 Leyland grille, this classic Dinky bus presents well with a lustrous original lighter green and cream paint finish, light green wheels and well-shaped, knobbly tyres. Complete lettering on both sides – version with sloping DUNLOP lettering.
Occasional little mark to the paint finish.
The attractive lighter yellow pictorial box is a real find in this so close tonold shop stock quality.
Correct colour spot at the end flaps.
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