FD893
French Dinky 893 Unic Sahara Pipe-Laying Truck. Near mint plus/boxed. Early issue with pierced trailer detail. From The Cheshire Collection.
Notes
In complete and all original condition, this fine French Dinky model has a sand beige tractor and trailer, matching metal wheels and a white roof rack. Four metal pins on the trailer are still in place. Complete load of six plastic pipes. Two spare wheels, window glazing. Early issue with pierced trailer detail (later issue was solid).
A few minor marks mostly on the white roof section.
The attractive pictorial striped ‘Supertoys’ box is clean and bright, with vivid colours. No graffiti. Minor edge rubbing to the box base underside and a small corner stain at one edge of the lid. Quality Control French Dinky Factory stamp on the inside of the lid.
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