D40J
Dinky 40J Austin A40 Somerset. Very near mint/boxed. Light blue issue in early box. From The Berlin Collection.
Notes
This model with the early numbering has a pleasing light blue original paint finish with deeper blue ridged wheels. Bright baseplate, smooth running original tyres. 40J on base.
In close to mint condition.
Little rough casting in places and note a very faint ‘bloomed’ spot toward the rear.
The early 40J box is bright and strongly-coloured, if a touch grubby now. 50195 printed on both box faces. Period price at an end flap.
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