D40D
Dinky 40D Austin Devon Saloon, . Rare *RED* issue. Excellent plus/in Trade Box (export). So rare! From the Berkshire collection. Dinky stamp 1953 on the trade box.
Notes
This is a very rare find indeed – and only the second we have ever offered for sale in this bright red colour finish!
Maroon wheels, original silver detailing at radiator, headlights and bumpers.
A little rough casting on the roof.
Early, bright baseplate with small lettering:
In all original condition with several little marks.
The bright and clean trade box contains just this one Austin Devon model now. Bright and clean (no dividers) and a vivid red U.S. export ‘Hudson Dobson’ label on the lid.
Puncture to the lid. No splits or repairs. Small piece of the original sellotape on the box underside. Dinky factory stamp dates this box from 1953.
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