Dinky Toys 980 Coles Hydra Truck
Coles Hydra Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 980. Very, very near mint/boxed. With Instruction Leaflet and Packing Sleeve. From The Reference Collection.
Notes
A fine example of this Dinky heavyweight! Bright yellow and black finish with fine original silver detailing.
Clean, fresh ‘Coles’ labels (light crease to one). Complete chevron label at the rear.
Looks unused.
Small factory touch-in towards the front of the boom.
Notably, this item comes complete with the Instruction Leaflet and brown card packing piece.
The outer box is complete, clean and bright, notably. Part-thickness seam tear to an internal end flap. Tiny wear besides.
An impressive truck on display, made between 1972-79.
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