Dinky Toys 408 Big Bedford Lorry

Big Bedford Lorry by Dinky Toys, No. 408. CHOCOLATE BROWN and mid-tan issue. FAWN wheels. Rarest find! Very near mint/boxed, with packing card. From The Denis Tyler Collection. QDT starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

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Price: £725.00

This item is sold.

Notes

From an outstanding private collection, a lifetime’s legacy, with his proceeds from the sale to go to the charities closest to his heart.

This model has an all original rich chocolate brown (not maroon) and mid-tan colour finish, silver trim, fawn hubs, (not cream or tan) grey treaded tyres.

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Barely a mark to the all original paint finish. Tyres have maintained their true grey colour (very minor flat spot or two).

For comparison only, please take a look at this model on the left when placed alongside the maroon version with tan wheels (also available at time of writing).

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It comes complete with a bright yellow picture box which presents well. Minor handling wear. Nice to see the card packing piece is still present too.

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