Dinky Toys 923 Big Bedford Van 'Heinz' (sauce bottle)
Big Bedford Van "Heinz" by Dinky Toys, No. 923 . Scarce 'Tomato Ketchup Sauce Bottle' version. Near mint/boxed. From The Highgate Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1958-59 only. This scarce model has a vibrant red cab and chassis and a bright yellow back. More commonly found with the ‘Bean Can’ transfers, this rarer version has the all-important ‘Sauce Bottle’ transfers complete on both sides:
Bright baseplate:
With a little ‘blistering’ to the paint finish at the rear wheel arches and close scrutiny finds a few retouches. A few tiny marks besides. Expected marks at the rear opening doors.
Origin al grey radial tyres are well-shaped.
The attractive and correctly-pictured Supertoy box is brightly-coloured, with no splits.
Minor wear and rusty staples. No tears. No graffiti.
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