Dinky 156
Dinky 156 Rover 75 Saloon. Mid-blue and cream. Large print baseplate. 1 tyre flat spot ( otherwise very, very near mint/boxed. Scarce. From The Cumbrian Collection.
Notes
This most eye-catching Rover Saloon has a very, very close to perfect mid-blue and cream finish. Issued between 1956-59.
Note that this example has the large print and 156 on the baseplate.
Faint paint run on one side and a minute mark or two. One of the smooth original tyres has a light flat spot.
The pictorial box is complete and brightly-coloured. Correct two-colour spot at the end flaps. Barely any wear. Period penciled price on an end flap.
Two-tone cars from this period in this condition are always highly sought.
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