D997
Dinky 997 Caravelle SE 210 Airliner. Very, very near mint/boxed. English factory production with 60F and 997 cast on the underside of the wings.
Price: £145.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A beautiful classic Dinky aeroplane in unused condition with a sleek and shining silver and white finish, perfect ‘Air France’ and ‘F-BGNY’ transfers, as well as the ‘windows’ detail on both sides (so often rubbed or flaked!):
Early issue with Issued between 19621-65. Indeed, the Dinky stamp inside the lid dates this model from December 1961 – so one of the first made. English factory production with 60F and 997 cast on the underside of the wings.
At first, and indeed even second, glance, this aircraft looks mint. It is ony upon the most careful scrutiny that one will see a small mark or two, which do not detract. So often the white finish on these models can become mottled or discoloured over time -pleased to say that the white finish is original throughout and gleaming bright!
Beautiful display item – the cream of the Dinky crop!
The lift-off lid pictorial box is clean, vivid and fresh with no splits or graffiti. Barely any handling wear. Shopkeeper’s price is written on the lid. Nice to see that this example has the card wrap-around packing piece too.
You may like
Dinky Toys 156 Rover 75 Saloon
Rover 75 Saloon by Dinky Toys, No. 156. Two-tone green version. Scarce version with DARKER GREEN LOWER & LIGHTER GREEN UPPER. Large print baseplate. Very, very near mint/boxed. From The Nant-Y-Groes Collection.
Dinky Toys 29F Observation Coach
Observation Coach by Dinky Toys, No. 29F. Cream with red flash and wheels. Very near mint/not boxed (from a shopkeeper's trade box). From The Youngwood Collection.
French Dinky Toys 24U Simca 9 "Aronde"
Simca 9 "Aronde" by French Dinky Toys, No. 24U. Light GREENISH-GREY WITH cross-hatching on roof underside. 1st type grille. Very near mint/boxed. From The Dutch-Hillman Collection.
