Dinky Toys 972 20-Ton Lorry-Mounted "COLES" Crane
20-Ton Lorry-Mounted "COLES" Crane by Dinky Toys, No. 972. Early version. Near mint plus/boxed. With both card packing pieces. From The Reference Collection.
Notes
This large and detailed Crane Truck has a vivid and lustrous orange and deep yellow finish.
This is the early issue, so it has two blue metal drivers, no “Long Vehicle” sign, and metal ridged Supertoy wheels. Virtually complete “COLES” lettering at the rear.
A few little marks to the paint finish as you might expect. A little rough casting in one small area.
The large, deep, striped Supertoys box is bright and puncture-free. Colours are unfaded and that includes the deep blue box base. A little edge rubbing/light handling wear.
Both card packing pieces are included.
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