Dinky Toys 31A Trojan 15 CWT Van "ESSO"

Trojan 15 CWT Van "ESSO" by Dinky Toys, No. 31A. Red with MAROON hubs. Scarce early issue - so not individually boxed. Near mint plus/unboxed. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £50. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

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Price: £150.00

This item is sold.

Notes

A classic Dinky model, this ‘ESSO’ van has a glossy vibrant red finish with maroon hubs, bright baseplate and complete ‘ESSO’ lettering on the sides (minor ‘speckling’). Silver trim. Well-shaped smooth original tyres.
Earliest issue.

Dinky toys 31a trojan van esso jj497 back

Dinky toys 31a trojan van esso jj497 base

Hard to find a mark to the paint finish, although close scrutiny under magnification finds a few very small touch-ins.

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