Dinky 503
Dinky 503 Foden Flat Truck with Tailboard. Excellent plus/boxed. Scarce 1st type version in violet blue and orange. From The Cumbrian Collection.
Notes
This first type Foden has a violet blue cab and chassis, dull orange back and flash, paler blue ridged wheels. In all original condition, issued between 1948-52 only. Original shining silver detailing at the 1st type cab. Bright baseplate, axles and spare wheel fixing.
Presents well with a vibrant glossy finish.
A few little chips mostly confined to tailboard top edge corners.
The early blue, paper label box is complete and intact with no tears or repairs, if looking rather worn now. Peppering of rusts spots on the inside surface of the box.
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