Lot 83:
Dinky Toys 130 Ford Consul Corsair with Original Box
Description
A die-cast model Ford Consul Corsair finished in light blue with a cream interior. This English-made vehicle by Meccano Ltd. features several interactive elements including Prestomatic steering, opening windows, and an opening bonnet. The front underside contains a specific spring-loaded release mechanism. The car is fitted with silver-painted bumpers, jeweled headlights, and black rubber tyres on silver hubs.
The black-painted baseplate is embossed with the following legible text: DINKY TOYS, PROV PAT NOS 1022/63 12588/63, PAT APP FOR NO 3185/63, FORD CORSAIR, MADE IN ENGLAND, MECCANO LTD, and the model number 130. A directional arrow and the text PRESS BUTTON TO OPEN BONNET are located near the front of the baseplate.
The accompanying original pictorial card box is printed in yellow and red. It features multiple instances of DINKY TOYS and the number 130. The model is identified as a FORD CONSUL CORSAIR. The side panels provide technical specifications for the real-life car and instructional text in multiple languages, including the French description FORD CONSUL CORSAIR AVEC CAPOT ET GLACES OUVRANTS. The box is clearly marked MADE IN ENGLAND BY MECCANO LTD.
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