French Dinky Toys 551 Ford Taunus 17M Police Car POLIZEI
Ford Taunus 17M Police Car by French Dinky Toys, No. 551. Near mint plus/boxed (wear). Very scarce German export model from The Catania Collection.
Notes
One of the rarest French Dinky models, this Taunus is finished in darkest green and white with unrubbed ‘POLIZEI’ lettering in cream on both doors and boot. Blue light on the roof. Untarnished anodised concave wheels and fine tread original tyres are well-shaped (Dunlop embossed).
Rarely comes up for sale.
Just the occasional little mark. Shiny base has tiny marks.
Correctly presented in the deep yellow picture box with German print. Strongly-coloured, clean and complete. Light wear and one surface has a puncture which has pressed back into place.
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