D452

Notes

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 He would travel to toyshops in the search for any old or out-of date stock, since scarcely anyone collected in those early days.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.

What a delightful gem this is!
This is one of the popular range of smaller commercial advertising vans made by Dinky during the late 1950’s. This model was made during the transition forom the 31C numbering to 452 (hence the dual-numbered box) during 1954. Such a fine lustrous sheen to this Trojan Van, surely a cherished item which has been carefully looked after and stored.

The distictive transfers are virtually perfect too. A couple of the tiniest dots only. Upon minute examination, one can see a few tiny marks to the paint finish on the van. There is a small area of rough casting at a front wheel arch which has resulted in a little paint loss (minor).

The box is complete, with strong vivid colours, although there is a small tear at an end flap hinge. Shopkeeper’s price of 2/9 is written at an end flap. Minor age wear/grubbiness besides.
Not an easy find in this condition.