Dinky Toys 156 Rover 75 Saloon

Rover 75 Saloon by Dinky Toys, No. 156. A First for QDT in GRASS GREEN & mint green! Large print baseplate. A rare find! From The Spa-Francorchamps Collection. Near mint plus/boxed. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

Dinky toys 156 rover 75 saloon hh415 front

Price: £450.00

This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.

Notes

This classic Dinky Rover Saloon was made between 1956-59. This version in distinctive grass green and mint green is a rare find.

Dinky toys 156 rover 75 saloon hh415 back

Note that this example has the large print and 156 on the baseplate:

Dinky toys 156 rover 75 saloon hh415 base

Tarnished area and minor marking. Smooth original tyres (light flat spot).
A few light raised bodyline rubs to the paint finish.
The pictorial box is bright, clean, fresh and complete. Correct two-tone green spot at the end flaps. Light wear.

The standard model is shown below this rare variation for comparison

Dinky toys 156 rover 75 saloon hh415 front

Dinky toys 156 rover 75 saloon ff144 front

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