Dinky Supertoys 502 Foden Flat Truck
Foden Flat Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 502. Near mint plus/boxed. Scarce 1st issue in burnt orange and green. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £325.00
This item is sold.
Notes
This collection represents a lifelong deep appreciation of Dinky Toys, Britains models, Minic models and more primarily from the 1940’s & 50’s. All British made diecast and tinplate models. Proceeds going to charities close to his heart.
This rare colour version was issued from 1948. 1st type has a distinctive burnt orange finish, bright mid-green back and flash, matching early ridged wheels and fine tread black radial tyres(well-shaped). 20 mph transfer is still in place.
Early example with tank slits and no chain post bosses on the underside.
Shiny metal parts generally (light ‘spidering’ to base).
Few small areas of ‘bloomed’ paint on the bed. Few small touch-ins besides.
The mid- blue picture box shows the first type cab variation. Complete bright paper label. Minor wear and note a small area of surface paper loss on a short lid end. Period stamp on the box lid dates this example from Christmas, 1951!
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