Dinky Ed Straker
Pre-production UFO Ed Straker's Car. A sensational and unique item from a most knowledgeable & enthusiastic collector in South London. A reference to this model on page 263 of The Great Book of Dinky. QDT starting bid £450. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Composed of plastic, this pre-production item was made in 1980 when Dinky were considering a low price range of models. The same size as the earlier issue Dinky 352 although in red with a pale blue interior and and one-piece wheels/tyres with chrome details. Window glazing. Black plastic base.
This model is mentioned in The Great Book of Dinky:
From the same range, QDT have sold a yellow plastic Spectrum Patrol Car (which achieved a price of £2501):
On the final page of The Great Book of Dinky, you will see an image of a yellow plastic moulding for the body of Dinky 101 Thunderbird 2.
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