Description
Supplied from my own collection.
Dinky Gift Set 298 “Emergency Services”.
This is a scarce gift set, it comprises:
1) 258 Ford Fairlane with an original shiny black finish, intact ‘roof light’, and complete POLICE lettering front and rear. Original white-painted doors with ‘POLICE’ lettering on both doors. Shiny spun wheels with suspension and original fine tread (as-new!) tyres. With aerial (slight repair) and a matt baseplate. Some light play only.
2) 263 Superior Criterion Ambulance with patient on stretcher. Original off-white finish with intact ‘roof light’ and siren. Red side lines are very nice. Complete ‘Ambulance’ transfers on both sides. Just a couple of small marks. With both seated figures.
3) 276 Fire Tender. Vibrant red finish throughout (no sun fading whatsoever!). Fine lustre. Intact roof light, water cannon and a shiny bell. Complete ‘AIRPORT FIRE CONTROL’ lettering on both sides. Shiny spun wheels. Original treaded tyres. Matt base. Near mint with tiny marks only.
4) 277 Superior Criterion Ambulance. Very near mint with a metallic blue and white finish, both seated figures, intact roof light, and siren. Shiny spun wheels, original white tyres. Suspension. Matt base. Complete ‘AMBULANCE’ transfers on both sides. Hardly a mark to be found.
The condition of the contents are believed to be originals from the set (i.e. not a later ‘made-up’ set with swapped contents). and consist of;
Seven stand up figures, one Fire Engine hose, an original instruction sheet.
Light tested and original.
Original price was: £995.00.£800.00Current price is: £800.00.
Out of stock
Issued:
1963-66Item Condition
Item Condition
Overall the items are very, near mint. Each model has minor marks only. Very minimal playwear evidence.
All accessories believed present and original.
Box Condition
Box Condition
The box is complete. The usual depression to the box lid. Minor fading only. One broken corner needs a careful repair.
A very difficult set to find. The first ever offered for sale.
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