Tri-ang Minic Models 79M Mechanical Horse & Fuel Oil Tanker 'POOL'
'POOL' Mechanical Horse & Fuel Oil Tanker by Minic Models, No. 79M. Clockwork. Very near mint/boxed. Very scarce WARTIME version. From The Denis Tyler Collection. QDT starting bid £500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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Superb quality from this collection, this “POOL” Petrol Tanker is a rare survivor, especially in this condition with a fine box!
In very close to mint, unused condition, with POOL transfers intact on both sides and at the rear of the well-shaped tank. Petrol was in short supply during and just post-war. Cooperation between the suppliers meant that rationed petrol stocks were ‘pooled’, so no one brand was highlighted at tanker sides.
Glossy finish and a working motor.
A very small area of blistered paint and a very faint stain on the bonnet. Tyres are smooth and are showing a little of the expected age wear including light crazing to a couple , couple of part-splits.
The distinctive very pale Eau de nil lift off lid card box with a complete and clean paper label impresses showing minimal wear. Note the factory stamp in blue on the lid, denoting ‘P’ for ‘POOL’
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