Dinky Toys 918 Guy Van 'EVER READY'
Guy Van "Ever Ready" by Dinky Toys, No. 918. Near mint plus/boxed (wear). From The Sherwood Collection.
Notes
A classic Supertoy from the heyday of Dinky and part of the desirable range of advertising vans made during the period 1950-61.
This ‘Ever Ready’ Guy Van is in all original condition with a lustrous mid-blue finish and complete eye-catching transfers on both sides and above the cab.
Shiny base generally (small dulled patch). Few small marks to original paint finish. Tyres are well-shaped.
The strongly-coloured striped Dinky Supertoys picture box is complete, if showing grubbiness and wear. Dinky stamp inside the lid dates this model from 1955.
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