French Dinky Toys 555 Ford Thunderbird
Ford Thunderbird by French Dinky Toys, No. 555. Rare South African issue in BLUE. Near mint/unboxed.From The Hastings Collection. Starting bid £450. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
The rarest French Dinky Ford Thunderbird model, this South African issue has a distinctive mid-blue finish, with silver trim, suspension on spun wheels, red plastic seating, white plastic steering wheel, driver. Intact windscreen has a very minor ‘bend’. White well-shaped tyres are rather grubby now.
Note distinctive South African rivets.
Near mint condition.
Few Dinky collections can boast one of these!
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