Dinky Toys 177 Opel Kapitan
Opel Kapitan by Dinky Toys No. 177. SKY BLUE issue with MATTE BASE. A First for QDT. Very near mint/boxed. From The Heart of England Collection. QDT starting bid £75. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
A scarce find in this sky blue colour shade ( ore usually found in grey-blue). In fine, all original condition, this model has a bright red interior and suspension on bright shaped spun wheels. Fine original treaded tyres. Note the matte base (usually glossy). Issued between 1961-66.
For comparison only, please take a look at this model in the foreground when set alongside the ‘usual’ colour version.
Small mark to the paint and a couple of little paint bubbles on one side of the roof.
The box is is fresh, clean and bright. Tiny wear.
Scarce version.
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