D161
Dinky 40J/161 Austin Somerset Saloon. Rare DEEP BLUE issue. Near mint/boxed, with correct colour spot. From a private cache of high quality models.
Price: £425.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Rare to come to the market place, this Austin Somerset model is finished in a distinctive deep blue with lighter blue ridged wheels, smooth tyres.
Fine original silver detailing at radiator, bumpers and headlights.
Shiny base has a very small tarnished area. ‘Austin Somerset’ cast on the underside of the roof. Original tyres (one has a couple of light flat spots).
Hard to find a mark – downgraded due to a fine light ‘spattering’ of tiny pinprick white marks mostly on one side.
The box bears both the older numbering 40J and the new numbering 161 ( the change-over occurring in 1954). Correct colour spot at the end flaps. A little handling wear including the tiniest start of a tear. Period price at an end flap.
A very difficult colour variation to find.
You may like
Dinky Toys 223 McLaren M8A Can Am
McLaren M8A Can Am by Dinky Toys, No. 223 Very near mint/boxed. Early issue in card box. From The Park Collection.
French Dinky Toys 24N Citroen 11BL
Citroen 11BL by French Dinky Toys, No. 24N. Issued 1958. Grey, grey ridged wheels. Scarce. Very, very near mint/not individually boxed. From The Nant-Y-Groes Collection.
Dinky Toys 28C Delivery Van "Manchester Guardian"
Delivery Van "Manchester Guardian" by Dinky Toys, No. 28E. 1st type. Near mint plus/never individually boxed. A rare item from The Nant-Y-Groes Collection. Starting bid £2500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
