French Dinky Toys 24XT Ford Vedette 'TAXI'
Ford Vedette 'TAXI' by French Dinky Toys, No. 24XT. Very near mint/not individually boxed. From The Catania Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1956-59, this Ford Vedette Taxi model has a shining sleek black and deep cream finish with bright convex wheels.
Looks carefully handled and stored. The red ‘TAXI’ lettering is easily read.
Shiny baseplate and smooth original tyres run well. Couple of the faintest flat spots.
Occasional tiny dot to the paint finish.
This model would have been sold from a shopkeeper’s trade box.
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