Previously Sold Diecast Models | Diecast Gems

This model was first issued in 1948 under it’s former code 40e and was issued in a trade box of 6. It was renumbered in 1954 when it received its own individual box. This was one of several models which became affectionately known as the 40 series and one of the most popular areas of Dinky toy collecting. Several colours were issued and this resulted in some shade variations and rare wheel colour combinations. This is a very rare colour issued at the transactional renumbering time. I believe this model could have come through a trade box, individual dual number box or a 153 box as in this case with factory applied dark blue end flap stickers. This model has a dark blue body (US Export colour) no cross hatching inside the roof, and no name casting to the underside given to the later models. It has fawn wheels and black smooth tyres. The base for this model is the later type large writing.  

One of 12 variations available from my personal collection. This is a very scarce version in saxe blue with dark grey seating, black ridged wheels, clear windscreen, four-pronged black metal steering wheel and black smooth tyres. The only example I have ever had of this very hard to find colour. There is no box as this model was sold from a shop-keepers box of six models.

One of 12 variations available from my personal collection. This is a  later US export version in a very rare colour combination of royal blue with dark grey seating, matching blue ridged wheels, clear windscreen, four-pronged black metal steering wheel and black smooth tyres. A Diecast Gem. There is no box as this model was sold from a shop-keepers box of six models. A striking and rare colour and very nice example.