D158

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 He would travel to toyshops in the search for any old or out-of date stock, since scarcely anyone collected in those early days.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.
A transition example from 1954. Thus model has a fresh light green finish with mid green wheels. Rather a rough casting in places but still a fine sheen throughout, since this model has barely been handled.

Large baseplate lettering, 40A stamped, and tow hook aperture:

A trace of light rubbing on the raised roof detail (box contact) and the occasional faint rub/small mark at a wheel arch. A very close to mint example!
The pictorial box is complete, quite bright and with the correct colour spot. Minor handling wear/grubbiness.