Dinky Toys 591 AEC Tanker "Shell Chemicals"
AEC Tanker by Dinky Toys, by Dinky Toys, No. 591. Scarce "Shell Chemicals" issue. Very near mint/boxed (export). From The Sherwood Collection of classic Dinky.
Notes
We are very pleased to offer this superb Dinky model issued during the transitional period during 1954 when it was re-numbered (shopkeeper has written the 991 re-numbering at one end of this U.S. export Hudson Dobson box). More often found as a ‘SHELL CHEMICALS LIMITED’ model at this time.
This attractive commercial truck has such a lustrous red and yellow finish, with just the occasional little mark at some exposed points. Perfect ‘SHELL CHEMICALS’ lettering at the sides.
Presents nicely with a perfect “SHELL” label at the rear as well as the 20mph sticker:
Note there is an additional dab of yellow factory yellow paint at a raised point.
The powder blue box with a paper label has two paper labels (one on top of the other), and is obviously a factory over-sight. A little age/handling wear. Shopkeeper’s own re-numbering at the ends, and traces of sticky tape at this site too. Vivid ‘Hudson Dobson’ export label at one side.
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