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Dinky Toys 32D – Fire Department Aerial Ladder – France – With Original Box – Iconic 1950s Model
Beautiful and authentic Dinky Toys 32D Fire Engine Aerial Ladder, one of the most emblematic models from the renowned French brand Dinky Toys Meccano France. This magnificent vintage miniature depicts a fire truck equipped with a long mechanized, orientable, and extendable ladder, a symbol of the craftsmanship of post-war toy makers.
Produced in the 1950s, this reference is today especially sought after by collectors of Dinky Toys, emergency vehicles, French miniatures, and vintage metal toys. The presence of its illustrated original box is a real asset and greatly enhances the appeal of this piece.
Detailed description
The model is primarily made of zamac (pressure-cast metal) with various metal and plastic components added according to the manufacturing standards of the period. The bodywork features an elegant fire-engine red color, faithful to French firefighting intervention vehicles from the mid-20th century.
This miniature stands out for its exceptionally perforated metal ladder, particularly impressive when fully deployed. The original mechanism allows:
- raising the ladder,
- orienting the platform,
- deploying the ladder,
- realistically simulating an emergency intervention.
The details are remarkable for a production of this era:
- steering wheel present,
- molded seats,
- whitewall tires characteristic,
- rear platform with a grated surface,
- functional metal mechanisms,
- auxiliary wheel on the side,
- metal guard rails.
The model retains a very strong visual presence and testifies to the high manufacturing quality of the Meccano France workshops.
Original box
The aerial ladder is accompanied by its original Dinky Toys 32D box.
This illustrated box, with its blue and white graphics typical of the 1950s, features:
the reference 32D,
the vehicle illustration,
the mentions “Dinky Toys,”
“Auto-Échelle de Pompiers,”
“Fabrication Meccano,”
“Made in France.”
Original boxes are often lost over time, so their presence is a highly valued element by collectors.
Condition
The lot presents a good overall condition for its age.
The vehicle retains:
its complete structure,
its functional ladder,
its main original elements,
its very attractive presentation.
The box shows normal signs of wear related to storage and time.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow for precise appraisal of the lot’s condition.
Specifications
Brand: Dinky Toys
Manufacturer: Meccano France
Reference: 32D
Model: Auto-Échelle de Pompiers
Country of manufacture: France
Era: 1950s
Main material: zamac (pressure-cast metal)
Color: fire department red
Features: retractable, orientable, and deployable ladder
Origin box: yes
Condition: very good overall for age
Highly sought after collectible
Collection Interest
This reference is among the great classics of French Dinky Toys production. It is particularly appreciated by:
- collectors of Dinky Toys France,
- firefighting vehicle enthusiasts,
- vintage toy lovers,
- Meccano collectors,
- fans of vintage metal miniatures.
An example with its original box remains an essential piece in a collection devoted to rescue vehicles, to French miniatures, or to historical Dinky Toys productions.
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