Dinky Toys 286 Ford Transit Fire Appliance
Ford Transit Fire Appliance by Dinky Toys, No. 286. Near mint plus/boxed. Non-metallic red. From The Kennedy-Wilson Collection.
Notes
This Ford Transit Fire Appliance is the 1st issue in non-metallic red – a more difficult find. Complete ‘FIRE SERVICE’ paper labels on both sides, intact original aerial, opening doors with fire hose, which you can retract by means of a lever. Comes complete with the two axes! Shiny spun wheels and as-new original tyres.
A few little marks to the paint finish and a little dulling to the chrome.
The bubble pack style box presents well with a crisp and bright card plinth and a clear bubble lid (split).
Issued 1968-74.
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