Dinky Toys 112 Austin Healey Sprite
Austin Healey Sprite by Dinky Toys, No. 112. Very near mint/mounted on plinth. Chrome version. Rare version from 1963 Rally MG Car Club & 'SAFETY FAST' Magazine. From The Gower Collection. QDT starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £306.00
This item is sold.
Notes
A desirable Dinky car issued between 1961-66. A first for QDT finished in chrome.
This was a trophy from a rally for MG and Austin Healey Cars in 1963 organised by ‘SAFETY FAST’ magazine and MG Car Club. Very scarce.
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Dinky 112 Austin Healey model has a cream interior and an intact original windscreen, black steering wheel and suspension on shaped spun hubs. Fine tread original black tyres. Gleaming chrome lustre on this Healey!
Close inspection notices that the gear stick section is incomplete.
Wooden plinth with SAFETY FAST RALLY 1963 plaque.
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