Triang Minic 62ME Fire Engine
Fire Engine By Tri-ang Minic Models, No.62ME. Rare Pe-War issue with working clockwork motor and battery-operated headlights!, With tin wheels. Very near mint/boxed. From a lifelong collector in Devon.Starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £250.00
This item is sold.
Notes
He has been collecting as long as he can remember and whenever he feels like thinning out his collection, we are treated to some wonderful items for the website!
A rare pre-war version finished in fire engine red (what else!), and black, with tinplate wheels, working motor, 2 red plastic ladders and a delightful little brass bell. Brown plastic storage unit at the rear. Virtually complete – complete transfers on both sides. Gleaming radiator and headlight assembly.
This early Fire Engine impresses on display.
The battery-operation for the headlights works although during testing we could only get one to light up. At the rear, one hose attachment is present, the other is missing now.
Barley a mark to the finish.
Colourfully, lift-off lid illustrated card box presents well, with an exciting illustrated sceneSmall repaired tear to a lid side (minor) and light wear besides.
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