D512

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We are agents for a large lifetime Dinky collection some items were purchased directly from toy shops during the 1960s. He would travel to toyshops in the search for any old or out-of date stock, since scarcely anyone collected in those early days. Many were bought or swapped at early swapmeet/toyfairs. Quite a few of the unboxed models were taken straight from trade boxes. An interesting and varied collection that has been amassed over some 30 or so years.

An all-original scarce issue made during 1954-55. This truck has a vivid red cab and chassis, mid blue back, mid-blue ridged hubs. Large painted hook. Second type cab so this model has triangular lugs at either side of the front number plate. Obviously unused, one has to inspect extremely closely to find the couple of minor marks; one little flake of paint at a flat bed edge and a tiny mark at cab roof edge. Both are really minor and do not detract. Usual chip at the tow hook. So rare in this condition! The second we have offered for sale in some twenty plus years of dealing.
Wheel arches are unmarked, axles, bolt fixing and baseplate are shiny. Bright silver radiator and lights. Paint finish is vibrant and glowing. Complete with spare wheel.

Marked Dinky Toys on the base.

The blue and white striped picture box is complete and bright with no splits or graffiti ? not even a shopkeeper?s price!

Minor age wear/grubbiness only. Correct red spot at the lid end. Dinky stamp inside the box lid dates this model from 1955. Nice to see that this example has retained its little piece of card which sits behind the cab ? nearly always discarded!
A fine example of a sought-after Dinky commercial truck. Not an easy find in this condition ? see the other colour variation in reversed colours too!
First class investment piece and a delight to own.