Dinky Toys 430 Breakdown Lorry
Breakdown Lorry by Dinky Toys, No. 430. Very, very near mint/boxed. DUAL-NUMBERED BOX from 1954. MID TAN & green issue, without windows. With Packing Card & Dinky Quality Control Tag. From The Reference Collection of fine Dinky.
Notes
There were lots of colour versions of this popular Dinky toy!
This early version has a mid tan cab, mid-green back, red hubs, complete black lettering, well-shaped smooth black tyres. An unplayed with example in virtually mint condition, complete with a working tow hook. Perfect ‘DINKY SERVICE’ lettering in black on both sides, bright winding handle (including the cuff) and baseplate. Looks completely unused with an outstanding lustre.
The striped ‘DINKY TOYS’ box marks the transition from the older numbering 25X to the new numbering 430. Bright and clean and bright with light wear only. Shiny staples too. Tiny wear only. Period price pencilled on a lid end.
With packing card piece and Dinky Quality Control Tag.
A classic Dinky Truck in outstanding condition.
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