Mettoy (pre-Corgi) 870 'EXPRESS DELIVERY' Van
Express Delivery Van by Mettoy (pre-Corgi). No. 870. Very near mint/unboxed. Exceptionally scarce model from The Denis Tyler Collection. A First for QDT! QDT starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £450.00
This item is sold.
Notes
From an outstanding private collection, a lifetime’s legacy, with his proceeds from the sale to go to the charities closest to his heart.
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One of the larger scale pre-Corgi Delivery Van models produced by the Mettoy Company 1952-55.
1:35 scale.
This ‘EXPRESS DELIVERY’ Van, model has a bright yellow finish with silver trim and complete lettering on both sides. Opening rear doors. One-piece black rubber wheels/tyres. Working clockwork motor.
A rare find in any condition and a womderful statement piece in your collection.
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