Dinky Toys 279 Aveling-Barford Diesel Roller

Aveling-Barford Diesel Roller from Dinky Toys 279. Very near mint/boxed. Orange with green rollers. From The 25 Year Collection in California.

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Price: £110.00

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Notes

A fine and unused example of this later Dinky heavyweight, made between 1965-71.

Complete ‘Master Pavior’ labels on both sides and perfect paper logo ‘INVICTA’ on the front.
Lots of features on this late issue Dinky:
Tilting and rotating front roller, cab has windows which slide open, grey plastic engine covers may be lifted for inspection – this model even makes a ticking noise when pushed along!
Very near mint paint finish.

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Dinky toys 279 aveling barford diesel roller gg55 base

Vividly-coloured card pictorial end flap box is bright and complete. Crisp, with minor grubbiness/wear.

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