Tri-ang Minic Bus 61M Double-Decker Bus 'BOVRIL'
Double-Decker Bus by Tri ang Minic Models, No. 61M. Very scarce GREEN pre-war issue with "BOVRIL" advertisements. Very near mint/boxed, with Minic Key. With working clockwork function. Rare model from a treasured private collection. Starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £350.00
This item is sold.
Notes
Rare to come to the market-place. This early issue from 1936, is finished in original deep & mid-green. Virtually complete ‘BOVRIL’ lettering on both sides. Complete delicate transfer at the rear for ‘BISTO’. Intact radiator and headlight assembly. ‘Mitcham THE CRICKETERS’ destination at the front and ‘MITCHAM’ destination at the rear with registration AYV 604. Wooden seating (one loose). Working clockwork function. Four white tyres are well-shaped.
Occasional minor mark to the paint finish.
The distinctive card box is a difficult find. Excellent and fresh colours to the MINIC roadway scene on both faces. Strong legible print on the sides. Complete with all end flaps. Light handling wear and couple of small handling tears. With ‘OMNIBUS GREEN’ label on an end flap.
With original Minic Key.
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