Dinky Gift Set 246 International GT

Notes

Issued between 1969-73, this Gift Set comprises:

i) 187 De Tomaso Mangusta. This early issue has cast wheels, later issued with Speedwheels. Brightest orange-red and white finish (almost luminous) with complete racing number 7. Opening bonnet and gullwing engine covers. Gold engine and spare wheel visible. Occasional little mark. Near mint plus.

ii) 215 Ford GT, in deep emerald green, red interior, jewelled recessed headlights, silver engine, dark blue and white stripe, spoked wheels. Very near mint.

iii)* 216 Ferrari Dino*, with a vivid metallic blue and black finish, intact racing numbers/Ferrari label on both sides, silver wire wheels, opening engine cover. Deep orange-yellow interior. Very near mint.

Deep orange-yellow card plinth is complete, crisp and unfaded. Minor age wear (little scuffs, surface marking etc). Nice to see this set comes complete with the original fixings which secure the cars to the plinth. Do not appear to have ever been removed.

Large window box is complete with intact, original cellophane (refitted into place at some time).

Card looks vibrant and free of graffiti. Some storage crumpling (on reverse) & light grubbiness in places.