Dinky Toys 531 Leyland Comet Lorry

Notes

This collection represents a lifelong deep appreciation of Dinky Toys, Britains models, Minic models and more primarily from the 1940’s & 50’s. All British made diecast and tinplate models. Proceeds going to charities close to his heart.

Issued between 1949-54 in various colour finishes, this version in bright violet blue and deep orange-yellow with red ridged Supertoy wheels would be hard to better! An eye-catching, lustre to the original paint finish – this fine Comet truck looks superb on display.

Bright baseplate too:

With none of the usual chipping at the yellow stake back – just a few tiny (probably factory assembly) marks at a wheel arch.
The sheen throughout shows that this truck has been very carefully handled and stored.
The early deep blue box with a picture label is vividly-coloured, clean, fresh and complete. Shiny staples too.
With both card packing pieces – so hard to find!