D238
Dinky 238 Jaguar 'D' Type. Near mint (but factory paint flaking to driver's arms)/boxed. Scarce issue with *spun aluminium wheels*. From a Dinky specialist's personal stash of models.
Notes
Scarce issue with spun aluminium hubs, bright original turquoise finish and dark blue interior. Black knobbly tyres. Metal steering wheel.
Barely a mark on the turquoise paint finish, although one can see the factory paint flaking to the driver’s arms. Little tarnishing to the axles and a few spots of tarnishing on the baseplate (minor).
The card box is bright, crisp and clean. No tears. Minor rubbing to one edge. Minor wear besides. Complete with information slip on the box underside.
Residue of a price label at an end flap. Shopkeeper’s neatly pencilled price at another end flap.
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