FD893
French Dinky 893 Unic Sahara Pipe-Laying Truck. Very near mint/boxed. Early issue with pierced trailer detail. From The Netherlands Collection.
Notes
Re-numbered from 39B in 1960, this fine French Dinky model has a sand beige tractor and trailer, matching metal wheels and a white roof rack. Four metal pins on the trailer are still in place. Complete load of six plastic pipes. Two spare wheels, window glazing. Early issue with pierced trailer detail (later issue was solid). Smooth running original tyres.
A couple of tiny marks away from mint.
The pictorial striped ‘Supertoys’ box is complete with no splits. Small area of surface loss on the lid, minor colour fading and a small pen scribble at one lid end.
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