Dinky Toys 501 901 Foden Diesel 8-Wheel Wagon
Foden Diesel 8-Wheel Wagon by Dinky Toys, No. 501 901. Red & fawn, 2nd type. From 1954. Very near mint/boxed, with card packing piece. From The Reference Collection. QDT starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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Issued during 1954 under this dual-numbering (Dinky stamp inside the lid), this classic Dinky truck has an all original vivid red cab and chassis, greyish-brown or earth back, grooved red Supertoy hubs. A fine lustre to the paint finish.
Original grey radial tyres (occasional light flat spot).
A few small marks only to the paint finish. Vibrant day-one colours show that this item has been carefully handled and stored.
The striped, dual-numbered Dinky Toys box is complete, clean and vividly-coloured. Minor age wear and a small lower corner crumple.
With card packing piece.