Dinky 255
Dinky 255 Mersey Tunnel Police Van. Near mint plus/boxed (plain) - a more difficult find. From The Heart of England Collection.
Notes
This popular Land-Rover model was made between 1955-61.
Gloss red finish with no sunfading. ‘Mersey Tunnel’ lettering is complete on both sides as are the ‘Police’ labels with a black background on the cab roof.
Few tiny marks only. Treaded tyres are well-shaped.
The harder to find non-picture box is complete and brightly-coloured. Light wear and residue from a price label at an end flap.
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