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We are very pleased to have for sale a collection of South African Dinky models from a lifelong Dinky collector who has compiled an extensive, high quality diecast collection over decades.

Hard to find in any condition and certainly never in multiples – we are delighted to have for sale 13 boxed South African Dinky models! Unfinished models were exported to South Africa from 1966. They were sent as castings and painted and assembled there, largely as a way of getting around the laws prohibiting export of finished goods to South Africa at this time. All housed in Dinky boxes with some Afrikaans text and of course most importantly the Arthur E.Harris print on the box.

Finished in an appealing light primrose yellow and distinctly different from the caramel South African shade. Shiny spun wheels, silver trim, matt base, South African rivets, and as-new fine tread tyres.
In wonderful mint, original condition:

The correct Arthur E. Harris Dinky box is clean, complete and brightly-coloured. Presents well although upon opening, one can see 2 end flaps (one small, one large) have been re-attached and there is a tape re-inforcement to another.

Period label with colour and price in South African Rand at an end flap.
The first we have ever offered for sale and one of the rarest Dinky models.