Dinky 140B 156 Rover 75 Saloon
Rover 75 Saloon by Dinky Toys, No. 140B 156. Cream with CREAM wheels. Scarce. Very, very near mint/boxed (correct colour spot). Early 156 issue from 1954. From The Salisbury Collection.
Price: £185.00
This item is sold.
Notes
An early 156 issue in fine all original condition with a shining rich cream finish, CREAM ridged wheels, and version with Rover cast in to the underside of the roof. Bright base and smooth-running original tyres.
Lightly-tarnished area on the base.
A virtually mint paint finish.
The scarce transition box which shows both the early 140B numbering and 156 was issued during 1954. Notably, this example has the correct cream colour spot, too. Tiny wear. Period penned price on an end flap.
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