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Dinky Supertoys 36A – Willème tractor with low-loader trailer – Meccano France – vintage forestry truck with original box
Magnificent Dinky Supertoys No. 36A, depicting the famous Willème tractor with low-loader trailer, manufactured by Meccano France. This iconic reproduction from the 1950s is one of the most sought-after models by collectors of Dinky Toys miniature industrial vehicles. A true symbol of the French miniature’s golden age, this forestry truck enchants with its realistic lines, exceptional sturdiness, and particularly attractive presentation with its trailer loaded with wooden logs.
The tractor sports a superb red-orange livery, paired with a yellow trailer specially designed for transporting long logs. The real tree trunks on the model provide remarkable realism and perfectly evoke the forestry convoys of the era. The metal uprights securely hold the load, while the black-tired wheels and yellow rims reinforce the authentic character of this miniature.
This miniature is made of die-cast metal with metal and plastic elements, in keeping with the quality standards that have made Meccano France’s productions renowned worldwide. The tractor faithfully reproduces the famous Willème truck, a French builder known for its heavy vehicles used in exceptional and forestry transports.
The set is presented with its original Dinky Supertoys box, reference 36A, bearing the inscriptions:
Dinky Supertoys
Tracteur Willème avec semi-remorque fardier
Fabrication Meccano
Made in France
The presence of this original box is a real asset for collectors, greatly increasing the historical interest and value of the set.
Specifications
Brand: Dinky Supertoys
Manufacturer: Meccano France
Reference: 36A
Model: Willème tractor with low-loader trailer
Country of manufacture: France
Era: 1950s
Materials: Die-cast metal, steel, plastic, rubber, wood
Colors: Red, yellow, black, silver
Load: Wooden logs
Original box: Yes
Condition: Good overall condition with normal signs of age-related use. Please examine the photographs which are an integral part of the description.
This piece is a must-have for any enthusiast of Dinky Toys, old trucks, French miniatures, industrial vehicles, historic trucks or Meccano toys. It will naturally find its place in a collection devoted to utility vehicles, forestry transports, or emblematic Dinky Supertoys productions.
Rare, authentic and history-laden, this Dinky Supertoys Willème 36A today represents a true piece of French antique toy heritage and offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a model that has become particularly sought-after in the collecting market.