Dinky Toys 290 Double Deck Bus 'DUNLOP'

Double Deck Bus 'DUNLOP' by Dinky Toys, No. 290. Very near mint/boxed. DEEP Green & cream type 3 issue with UPRIGHT DUNLOP Print. Lighter green wheels. From The Reference Collection.

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Price: £125.00

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Notes

Issued between 1954-59 with a type 3 Leyland grille, this classic Dinky bus presents so well with a lustrous deep green and cream paint finish, lighter green wheels and treaded black, well-shaped tyres. Complete lettering on both sides – earlier issue so DUNLOP lettering is in upright print. Note the addition of the roof box on this slightly later issue.

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Dinky toys 290 dunlop double deck bus jj518 base

Hard to find a mark although note that at some time, some silver has been applied to a couple of the axle ends.
The attractive pictorial box is brightly-coloured, with the correct colour spot. Light wear and a couple of tiny stains. With the clear perspex packing piece.

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