French Dinky Toys 25U ESSO Ford Tanker
ESSO Tanker by French Dinky Toys, No. 25U. Near mint plus/not individually boxed. Scarce- and a First for QDT! From The Catania Collection. QDT starting bid £150. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
An exceptional find.
1:65 scale glossy red finish on this Ford ESSO Petrol Tanker with gleaming silver trim and support on the underside for hook and spare wheel. Complete transfers on both sides (one slightly rubbed in one small section) and a complete ESSO transfer at the rear. Red ridged cast wheels and smooth well-shaped original tyres.
Few marks to the original paint finish.
Note the hyphen between Dinky and Toys on the base!
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