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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 a delicate pale lilac with red interior. Shiny spun wheels, bright chrome, gloss base, South African rivets, and original white treaded tyres (run well).
In close to mint, original condition with one little mark at a rear wing tip and a few near-microscopic dots besides.

The correct Arthur E. Harris Dinky box is clean and brightly-coloured.

Lacks two small end flaps and there is an area of surface loss at an end flap. Two large end flaps have been re-attached. Little wear and tear besides. Penned writing on the top surface and a period penned price at an end flap.
One of the rarest Dinky models.