Dinky Toys 918 Guy Van 'EVER READY'
Guy Van "Ever Ready" by Dinky Toys, No. 918. Very near mint/boxed. Dated October 1955. From The Highgate Collection.
Notes
A classic Supertoy from the heyday of Dinky and part of the desirable range of advertising vans made during the period 1950-61.
This ‘Ever Ready’ Guy Van is in all original condition with a lustrous mid-blue finish and complete transfers on both sides and above the cab. Tiny crazed ‘line’ on one transfer.
Shiny base. Very close to mint original paint finish. Tyres are well-shaped.
The strongly-coloured striped Dinky Supertoys picture box is complete, clean and bright, with glowing colours and no repairs. Tarnishing to staples. Light wear and shelf rubbing to the underside. Dinky stamp inside the lid dates this model from October 1955.
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