D257
Dinky 257 Fire Chief's Car. Near mint plus/boxed. Complete with packing piece. Scarce issue with white tyres. From the 1200 model Italian collection.
Notes
This Canadian Fire Chief Nash Rambler model is in alloriginal condition with complete ‘Fire Chief’ lettering on both sides. Small red light on the roof. Bright baseplate and shiny shaped spun wheels. Clean white tyres with ‘M’ emboss – usually fitted with black tyres.
Slight sunfading to the paint finish and a few little marks may be seen upon close scrutiny. Small area of rough casting on one roof edge.
The picture card box is complete and very brightly-coloured. Few tiny stains amd a small rubbed area at an end flap. No tears. Nice to see this example complete with the usually missing brown card packing piece!
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