Dinky Toys 979 Racehorse Transport
Racehorse Transport by Dinky Toys, No. 979. Near mint plus/boxed. Complete with both original horses. Packing. Scarce. Dated 1961. From The Reference Collection.
Notes
This Racehorse Transporter is a scarce issue in close to perfect condition, complete with the two original horses. Perfect detailed transfers on one side, very close to perfect on the other and at the front of the cab.
Occasional mark to the paint finish.
Striped Supertoys box is complete, clean and bright. No splits or graffiti. Lovely vivid blue box base has none of the usual sunfading. Light wear. Factory stamp on the inside of the box lid dates this particular example from 1961.
With card packing wedges.
Model produced 1961-64.
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