D198
Dinky 198 Rolls Royce Phantom V. Rare SOUTH AFRICAN issue in mid-grey & cream. Very near mint/boxed. Superb example from a rare group of South African Dinky models from The Continental Collection.
Notes
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 distinctive shade of sleek mid-grey and grey-cream, deep red interior, suspension on spun wheels, South African rivets, and as-new fine tread tyres. Bright chrome, and an intact bonnet emblem.
In very close to mint, original condition:
A few very fine, light scratches at one of the opening windows, otherwise difficult to fault. A gem.
The correct Arthur E. Harris Dinky box is complete and brightly-coloured. Small area of surface loss at an end flap crease and a little tear at a small end flap. Minor handling/age wear besides. No graffiti.
One of the rarest Dinky models.
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