French Dinky 570A Peugeot J7 Van 'Autoroutes'
Peugeot J7 Van 'Autoroutes' by French Dinky Toys, No. 570A. Very near mint/boxed. Very scarce. With Instructions & accessories in still-sealed plastic packet. With early typed Instructions (later Instruction Leaflet supplied). Card packing piece & promotional booklet. From The 25 Year Collection in California. Starting bid £400. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Particularly sought-after in this condition, this set comes complete with delicate roof sign (including jewelled lights), intact aerial, road sign & number-plates all in the still-sealed clear plastic packet (so unused).
Two workmen (glued to the plinth), 60KPH sign, workman sign and bollards on the sprue*.
The bright orange Peugeot van has shiny spun wheels, grey interior and a black steering wheel. Opening rear doors and sliding side doors. Red roof light. Complete ‘AUTOROUTES’ lettering on both sides.
Very close to mint.
Colourful card display plinth in which all the items sit, is very attractive and brightly illustrated. Crisp. Small area of surface loss. Couple of small tears.
The outer pictorial box is complete and brightly-coloured throughout. A few small handling tears and note that tape has been applied at sone tine to the interior surface of the tuck-in part of one large end flap to prevent further tearing. Light wear besides. No graffiti.
With early original typed Instruction Slip, card packing piece & promotional booklet:
A very difficult set to find in any condition.
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