D176
Dinky 176 Austin A105 Saloon. Near mint plus/boxed. Scarce version in grey with red roof and side panels, spun wheels. From The Berkshire Collection.
Notes
This desirable Dinky car (the first to have full glazing), has an all original light grey finish with a bright red flash and roof. Shaped spun wheels, and white knobbly tyres.
In impressive gleaming bright condition:
Bright baseplate.
A couple of negligible dots away from mint. We have not seen better.
The correct ligther yellow pictorial box is complete, vividly-coloured with a crisp feel. Correct colour spot at the end flaps. Little grubbiness. Period pencilled price at an end flap.
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