Mettoy (pre-Corgi) 8701B Delivery Van Post Office Telephones
Delivery Van Post Office Telephones by Mettoy (pre-Corgi). No. 8701B. Very near mint/boxed. Exceptionally scarce model from The Denis Tyler Collection. A First for QDT! QDT starting bid £350. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
From an outstanding private collection, a lifetime’s legacy, with his proceeds from the sale to go to the charities closest to his heart.
Please see our Blog for more information
One of the larger scale pre-Corgi Delivery Van models produced by the Mettoy Company 1952-55.
1:35 scale.
This POST OFFICE TELEPHONES Van, model has a rich green finish with silver trim, silver ladders (minor rubbing) and complete lettering and logo on both sides. Opening rear doors. One-piece black rubber wheels/tyres. Working clockwork motor.
A rare find in any condition, but especially so in this colourfully illustrated card picture box which adds to the appeal. Complete and brightly coloured wiht a little wear commensurate to age.
You may like

Corgi Toys 402 Ford Cortina Car 'POLIZEI'
Ford Cortina Car 'POLIZEI' by Corgi Toys, No. 442. Very, very near mint/boxed. Scarce version from The Gower Collection. QDT starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

Corgi Toys 330 Porsche Carrera 6
Porsche Carrera 6 by Corgi Toys, No. 330. Pre-production example in SILVER with CLEAR engine cover and NO DRIVER. Very, very near mint/boxed. From the grandson of Phillipp Ullman, the founder of Mettoy Corgi. Now part of The Gower Collection. Starting bid £1250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

Corgi Toys 330 Porsche Carrera
Porsche Carrera by Corgi Toys, No. 330. In white & DEEP BLUE with amber roof panel, engine cover & light covers! So scarce! Excellent plus/boxed. Sought-after version from The Gower Collection. QDT starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.