D153
Dinky 153 Standard Vanguard Saloon. Pale brown. Near mint/boxed. Scarce LATE ISSUE WITHOUT VANGUARD CAST ON ROOF. Issued March 1957. From The Harrogate Collection.
Notes
A fine classic Dinky car finished in light brown with matching wheels. Late issue without ‘Vanguard’ cast into the underside of the roof. In delightful, all original condition with a gleaming lustre. Large baseplate print and rear axle secured with baseplate tabs. Smooth tyres run well.
A few little marks and a couple of tarnished spots on base as well as a small scratched area. Little rough casting in places.
The complete and bright pictorial box has the correct colour spot. A little minor age/handling wear only. Dinky stamp on the inside of one end flap dates this particular example form March 1957.
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