Dinky 923

Dinky 923 Big Bedford Van "Heinz" . Scarce 'Tomato Ketchup Sauce Bottle' version. Very near mint/boxed. From The Phillips Collection. QDT starting bid £1200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

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Price: £1,200.00

This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.

Notes

Issued between 1958-59 only, we are pleased to offer for sale the most sought-after Big Bedford advertising lorry! This fine model has a vibrant red cab and chassis and a bright yellow back. More commonly found with the ‘Bean Can’ transfers, this scarce version has the all-important ‘Sauce Bottle’ transfers in virtually mint condition on both sides:

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Bright baseplate.
Chip at a rear door hinge and the occasional smaller mark besides. No retouches.
Rear doors are complete and intact, opening and closing smoothly.

The attractive and correctly-pictured Supertoy box is brightly-coloured, fresh and complete with no splits.
Presents well. Minimal wear. Note that the U.S. Export label has slid a little at some time (complete).

This is an especially difficult model to find in any condition.

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