Dinky Toys 172 Studebaker Land Cruiser
Studebaker Land Cruiser by Dinky Toys, No. 172. Lowline version. Lighter tan and cream. Very near mint/boxed. From The Reference Collection of fine Dinky.
Notes
This Studebaker model was made between 1958-59 only. Bright shining two-tone finish in cream and light tan, cream hubs, bright baseplate (a little ‘spidering’). Low line version. Later issue with treaded original tyres, silver rear number-plate and tail light detail.
Very close to mint paint finish.
The pictorial card box is bright, fresh and complete. Correct (but darkened) colour spot at the end flaps. Crisp. Light wear.
For comparison only, please take a look at this example on the left when set alongside the highline version:
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