Based on a real vehicle built on a Maudslay chassis. Unlike most other Dinky Toys, this model was cast in aluminium for Meccano by BAC of Smethwick. Finished in maroon with silver grille and headlights, and with British Railways decals and 'EXPRESS HORSE BOX HIRE SERVICE' on the sides. The side and rear doors/ramps open, and there is a '20' decal on the rear. Wheels are the red 'Supertoys' type with black tyres.
This example is in good-to-excellent condition with some chipping along the body edges and rubbing to raised body lines. The Decals are very good, with a few nicks in the British Railways logos on the sides. The tyres are excellent and the axles rust-free. The original box is also good, with a split at one edge of the lid and some wear at the corners. A price of 17/11 (seventeen shillings and elevenpence) is written in pencil on one end.
Scale: 1:48
Length: 175mm.
Approx Years: 1954 - 1960
Condition: Good, box Good
Shipping Weight: 410g
The old toys in this shop are offered as collectors' items only, and may not conform to modern toy safety standards.