D165
Dinky 165 Humber Hawk (with windows). Maroon & cream. Near mint plus/boxed. From the 1200 model Italian collection.
Notes
Attractively finished classic Dinky car issued between 1959-60. Early issue without cast number plate. ‘Prov. Pat. Nos.1165./59 1026/59’ on baseplate.
Very fine lustrous finish lustrous finish, shining hubs and treaded tyres.
Couple of pinhead-sized dark spots on the roof as well as a couple of raised casting dots. A little casting roughness on one front wing. Baseplate is rather tarnished in places now.
Pictorial box is brightly-coloured and complete with the correct colour spot. A little handling wear/ruffling at end flaps. No graffiti.
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