Dinky Toys 448 Chevrolet El Camino Pick-Up & Trailers
Chevrolet Pick Up & Trailers by Dinky Toys, No. 448. Near mint - very, very near mint/boxed (hard to find slim, end flap style). Very fresh box! With packing rings. Scarce set from The Reference Collection. Starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Made by Dinky between 1963-68, this desirable and scarce set contains:
Chevrolet El Camino in an original cream and turquoise finish. Red interior. Shiny shaped spun wheels with suspension. Bright baseplate generally (few tarnished marks). In near mint condition with some exposed edge marks.
2 x Trailers in red plastic with silver diecast bases, and integral tow bars. Very near mint – very , very near mint condition. Opening door on the closed trailer as well as complete “ACME TRAILER HIRE” transfers on both sides of the trailer. Occasional little rub/mark on the silver paint.
The later, hard to find pictorial card end flap box is colourfully illustrated and includes the two card packing rings.
Minor wear only (and none of the expected end flap tears). No sunfading either. Virtually old shop stock quality box.
An unusual and sought-after Dinky set.
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