Dinky Toys 512 Guy Flat Truck
Guy Flat Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 512. Very near mint/boxed. 1st type. BRIGHT MID- BLUE & red. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
This collection represents a lifelong deep appreciation of Dinky Toys, Britains models, Minic models and more primarily from the 1940’s & 50’s. All British made diecast and tinplate models. Proceeds going to charities close to his heart.
Such an eye-catching Dinky commercial vehicle issued between 1949-54, in vibrant mid blue (not French Blue) with a vivid red flatbed, lighter blue grooved hubs. Well-shaped smooth tyres. 1st type cab.
Outstanding sheen to the paint finish.
‘Dinky Supertoys’ on the base. Shiny metal parts.
For comparison only, please take a look at this model in the foreground when compared to the French Blue version in the background:
Occasional minor mark to the paint finish and close scrutiny finds a few tiny touch-ins.
Presented in the light blue box with a virtually complete paper label. Bright and fresh-looking box showing very light wear only.
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