French Dinky Toys 517 Renault R8
Renault R8 by French Dinky Toys, No. 517. Lemon version. Very near mint/boxed. From The Catania Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1962-64 in 1:43 scale. Attractively finished in a delicate lemon finish with a vivid red interior, white steering wheel. Concave wheels and original finely ridged tyres.
Bright baseplate has a couple of labels. Barely a mark to the paint finish.
The box is complete and brightly-coloured with all end flaps intact. No graffiti. Crisp feel.
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