Vintage Diecast Dinky & Corgi Toys

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Dinky Toys 481 Bedford Ovaltine Van

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.75
This is a popular model from the advertising vans. A bright blue Bedford Ovaltine Van with matching hubs. Complete with a full set of transfers on either van side. It comes in a yellow picture box. Black light tested and original.
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Dinky Toys 103 Austin Healey 100 Tourer

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.75
Supplied from the 'Welsh' collection. This example of the Austin Healey Tourer is finished in bright red with a grey interior and matching ridged hubs and black smooth tyres. Driver in touring livery and a black metal steering wheel. The mottled base plate is not numbered. Black light tested and original.  
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Dinky Toys 100 Lady Penelope’s FAB 1

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.5
Scarce
Inspired by the Gerry Anderson Thunderbirds T.V. series from the ’60’s. This Fab 1 model is finished in deep pink, the earliest issue with the pink stripes on the clear sliding roof. It has a gold interior and both original seated figures of Lady Penelope and Parker. Six jewelled headlights. The sliding roof is perfectly intact and slides nicely. The car comes complete with a firing rocket but no harpoons supplied. A very sought-after 1st issue. Totally original.  
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Dinky Toys 039bu Oldsmobile

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.75
Rare
Supplied from my own collection. A Diecast Gem! Here is a very scarce 39 series Oldsmobile model two tone in US export colours of cream with tan wings and black ridged hubs. This model has the open base plate for caravan towing. with thin axles. This must be one of the best examples you will see. Black light tested and totally original.
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Dinky Toys 513 Guy Tailboard Lorry

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.75
Rare
Provided from my own collection. Here is a rare 513 Guy Tailboard in yellow over a dark blue chassis with matching dark blue hubs. Complete with tow hook and chassis mounted spare tyre. One of the first issued in this range of Guy lorries. It comes in a correct brown box with red and white labelling and large factory printed yellow end spot. Black light tested and totally original.  
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Dinky Toys 953 Continental Touring Coach

Added 4th Dec 2024

4.0
Scarce
A scarce Continental Touring Coach finished in blue with a white rood and red plastic hubs and shiny black gloss base. It has a brown interior with black ST tyres. Half length transfers applied to each side top edge advertising 'Dinky Continental Tours'.  Only a 2 year issue. Black light tested and original.
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Dinky Toys 923 Big Bedford Heinze Sauce Van

Added 30th Nov 2024

5.0
Rare
Supplied from my own collection. 'A Diecast Gem' This is the second example from my collection and as nice as you will ever find. I am pleased to offer for sale the most sought-after Big Bedford advertising lorry! This fine model has a vibrant cherry red cab and chassis and a bright yellow back. More commonly found with the ‘Baked Bean Can’ transfers, this scarce version has the all-important ‘Sauce Bottle’ transfers in mint condition on both sides: Highly sought after and one of the most popular and iconic commercial Dinky Toys. It has opening rear doors which open and close smoothly. It comes in the correctly illustrated blue stripped box. Light tested and not an inkling of a touch-in to be found anywhere.
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Only £3,500.00
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Dinky Toys 039f Studebaker State Commander

Added 29th Nov 2024

3.0
Finished in deep blue with black ridged wheels and black smooth tyres. Black light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 220 Chevrolet Impala Blue

Added 29th Nov 2024

4.5
Supplied from the 'Bristol' collection. This example in light blue with a lemon interior and early flat silver hubs. Fine black treaded tyres and darker grey glossy base. Working suspension all round. Fully light tested.  
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Corgi Toys 227 Morris Mini Cooper Competition

Added 28th Nov 2024

4.5
Scarce
Supplied from the 'Bristol' collection. This is the primrose yellow version with white roof then all yellow body. It has racing number 3 on each door and racing flags on the bonnet. There is a red interior, silver spun shaped hubs and jewelled headlights with independent suspension. A bright example of this popular model. Black light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 231 Triumph Herald Coupe

Added 28th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from the Bristol collection. Corgi Toys 231 Triumph Herald Coupe finished in blue and white which features  an opening bonnet with detailed silver engine, a red interior, spun shaped wheels and suspension. It comes in a yellow and blue picture box. Black light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 228 Volvo P.1800

Added 28th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from the 'Bristol' collection. One of several colour variations this example in Red with a yellow interior, fine treaded tyres and silver spun shaped hubs. With working all round suspension and jewelled headlights. Black light tested and original.
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Dinky Toys 250 Streamlined Fire Engine

Added 28th Nov 2024

4.0
Finished in bright signal red with matching ridged hubs, black grip tyres, silver roof ladder and brass bell. It comes in the yellow picture box. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 314 Ferrari Berlinetta 250 Le Mans

Added 27th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from the Bristol collection. Finished in red with a chrome interior. A yellow rear racing stripe, cast spoke hubs and blue window glass. It features and opening rear engine compartment revealing a detailed engine and spare hub and tyre. It sports racing number '4' and complete with Ferrari bonnet logo transfer. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 310 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

Added 27th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from the Bristol collection. Finished in metallic cerise with a yellow interior, silver spun shaped hubs and with special features of swivelling jewelled headlights. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 155 Lotus-Climax Formula 1 Racing Car.

Added 27th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from the Bristol collection. Lotus-Climax Formula 1 finished in dark racing green with yellow bonnet stripe and silver spun shaped hubs. Later racing driver with white overalls and blue hat. Displays racing number '1' Light tested and original.  
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Corgi Toys 154 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car

Added 27th Nov 2024

4.0
Supplied from the Bristol collection. Red Ferrari shark nose Formula 1 racing car with silver spun shaped hubs, white racing driver and racing number '36'. Light tested and reveals a touch-in right side of nose where you can see the only chip.  
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Corgi Toys 152S B.R.M. Formula 1 Grand Prix

Added 27th Nov 2024

5.0
Supplied from the Bristol collection. This is the later B.R.M. now with suspension all round. It has a bright turquoise body with silver nose edge and side exhaust. It retains the early flat silver hubs, has a white racing driver and front transfer including the racing number ‘3’. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 150S Vanwall F1 Grand Prix

Added 27th Nov 2024

5.0
Supplied from the Bristol collection. A very attractive Vanwall finished in bright red with silver nose, early flat silver hubs, silver steering wheel and black grip tyres. A white racing driver within the cockpit. On the bonnet is 'Vanwall' and the blue and white racing stripe with racing number '25'.This is the suspension version. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 340 Hillman Imp Monte Carlo

Added 23rd Nov 2024

4.5
Supplied from my own collection. The Sunbeam Imp 340 was renumbered and named from 328 Hillman Imp with some differences. Produced in similar numbers of around 130,000 units each. A 328 box was used with a white wrap over label 340 advertising the 'Sunbeam Imp 1967 Monte Carlo Winner'. Finished in metallic blue with white coach lines it had six jewelled headlights, silver spun shaped hubs and fine treaded tyres. Complete with full racing number '77' on the side doors and 'Monte Carlo' transfers on bonnet and boot. It features an opening lift up rear window and had all round suspension the rear now partly collapsed. It comes in a blue and yellow picture box with promotional white wrap over sticker and has an original instruction leaflet within. Light tested and totally original.                                                      
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Dinky Toys 047 Road Signs

Added 16th Nov 2024

4.75
Supplied from my own long standing collection. A complete original box x 12 road signs with black metal bases. In original box.
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Dinky Toys 969 B.B.C TV Extending Mast Vehicle

Added 16th Nov 2024

4.5
Dark green body with a light grey side stripe and ST groove hubs. There are side transfer emblems with a two wind handles to operate the silver ladder. It has black tyres with a black gloss 969 base plate. In addition there is the  original instruction leaflet and test tag. The original dish is in the box. Light tested and original.
 
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Dinky Toys 432 Original Guy Warrior Flat Truck

Added 12th Nov 2024

5.0
Scarce
Supplied from my own long standing collection. The cab and chassis in light (Connaught) green with a red flat bed and red ST wheels. This is the later version with windows, it has an un-marked painted rear hook, spare wheel and tyre mounted below by a flat rivet top head. Black grip tyres.
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Dinky Toys 025a Wagon Type 3

Added 12th Nov 2024

4.75
Scarce
Supplied from my own collection. Type 3 Wagon finished in bright green over a black chassis with black ridged hubs and smooth well shaped black tyres. Light tested and original.
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Dinky Toys 039a Packard Super 8 Tourer

Added 12th Nov 2024

4.5
Scarce
Supplied from my own collection. Here is a  Packard in deep chocolate brown shade. It comes with black ridge wheels, black smooth tyres and a black base plate with open tow hole in base. Light tested and totally original.
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Corgi Toys 233 Heinkel Economy Car

Added 11th Nov 2024

4.5
Supplied from the Corgi 'Classic' collection. This bubble car is finished in red with a deep yellow interior and early silver flat hubs. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 233 Heinkel Economy Car

Added 11th Nov 2024

5.0
Supplied from the Corgi 'Classic' collection. This bubble car is finished in deep lilac with a red interior and early silver flat hubs. Light tested and original.
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Corgi Toys 238 Jaguar Mark 10

Added 11th Nov 2024

4.0
Supplied from my own collection. Finished in metallic Emerald green with a red interior  It has silver shaped spun hubs a silver base plate and jewelled headlights. Extra features with an opening boot and bonnet and two suitcases in the boot. It comes in a yellow and blue picture box. Light tested and original.
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Dinky Toys 923 Big Bedford Heinze Sauce Van

Supplied from my own collection. 'A Diecast Gem' This is the second example from my collection and as nice as you will ever find. I am pleased to offer for sale the most sought-after Big Bedford advertising lorry! This fine model has a vibrant cherry red cab and chassis and a bright yellow back. More commonly found with the ‘Baked Bean Can’ transfers, this scarce version has the all-important ‘Sauce Bottle’ transfers in mint condition on both sides: Highly sought after and one of the most popular and iconic commercial Dinky Toys. It has opening rear doors which open and close smoothly. It comes in the correctly illustrated blue stripped box. Light tested and not an inkling of a touch-in to be found anywhere.
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Model Grading

Explained

5.0
Mint - As made, may have a minor casting mark.
4.75
Mint - May have the most minor fault from mint.
4.5
Very Nearly Mint - Minor imperfections.
4.0
Near Mint - Could include small marks or chips from mint. 
Any touch-ins are always 
clearly stated.
3.5
Excellent Plus - Some obvious markings, a major chip or several smaller. Any touch-ins are always clearly stated.
3.0
Excellent - A few marks, overall some could be heavy. Touch-ins on a very nice model possible. Always stated.
2.5
Good Plus - Some playwear-still presentable, near mint b ut maybe a broken part. Touch-ins possible but always stated.
2.0
Good - General playwear. Touch-ins possible always stated.
1.0
Poor - Heavy playwear-broken part/s. Touch-ins or repaints possible always stated.

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