D171

Notes

A gleaming bright jewel of a car, this classic Dinky model was issued between 1956-58. It has a distinctive highline paint scheme in turquoise and red, with red hubs, bright baseplate.

None of the usual rubbing on the roof. no sunfading whatsoever. Three daubs of a slightly darker red paint may be found at the rear of the car upon close inspection. None of the usual side body line of roof rubs.

The card box is complete with the correct colour spot at the end flaps. Some handling wear and grubbiness and a repair at two end flap hinges. Date is penned on one non-picture face.