French Dinky 554
South African version of French Dinky 554 Opel Rekord. Vibrant MID-BLUE issue. Near mint/in correct Afrikaans Box. QDT starting bid £3500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £3,500.00
This item is sold.
Notes
Hard to find in any condition and certainly never in multiples – we are delighted to have one of the rarest South African Dinky models for sale! Unfinished models were exported to South Africa from 1966. They were sent as castings and painted and assembled there largely as a way of getting around the laws prohibiting export of finished goods to South Africa at this time. All housed in Dinky boxes with some Afrikaans text and of course most importantly the Arthur E.Harris print on the box.
South African versions of French Dinky are even harder to find and this French Dinky Opel is in all original, near mint condition in a complete Afrikaans box! Vibrant mid-blue finish and a fine silver trim, light grey detailed interior and spun wheels (some age tarnishing). Smooth white tyres have a little age wear and two have a flat spot. Base (tarnishing spots) has ‘Dinky Toys 554 Opel Rekord Made in France’.
Little chip at a rear wing and a couple of tiny marks besides.
The correct ‘AFRIKAANS’ Box is complete although note that 2 internal end flaps have been re-attached. Seam tear and wear besides.
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