FD559
French Dinky 559 Ford 'Taunus'. Ivory issue. Very near mint/boxed. From an extensive private collection in the U.K.
Notes
Issued between 1962-64, this model has a pale ivory finish with a vivid red detailed interior, white steering wheel, chrome concave wheels and all original smooth white tyres (two tyres have been replaced with original French Dinky tyres).
Couple of tiny rough casting marks. Couple of tiny light marks on the boot. Shiny baseplate (few small scratches).
The yellow picture box is really clean, vivid and complete. Very minor age wear. No graffiti.
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