D950

Pre-Production model of Dinky 950 Foden Fuel Tanker - Burmah/Shell. Unique example purchased directly from a designer at the Dinky Toys factory. Very near mint. Comes with both standard boxed versions of the production model.

D950v86

Price: £2,950.00

This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.

Notes

Purchased by us in 2002 from a designer who worked at Dinky during the 1970’s. This pre-production sample is uniquely finished in royal blue and white, and fitted with both ‘SHELL’ and ‘BURMAH’ labels. (please see standard versions for comparison which are included in this sale).

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D950v867

This exciting pre-production piece is in very near mint condition (minor mark or two), and includes our original supporting letter given to the person to whom we sold it in 2002.

D950v868

Both standard examples are in very near mint, old shop stock condition, complete with polystyrene packing (some of which has become attached to some of the tyres, although easily removed). The ‘Shell’ example has intact black filler caps, the ‘Burmah’ example intact grey filler caps. Boxes have minor wear and intact original cellophane.

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