Dinky Toys 1:43 - Model car (4) - Simca Cargo; Berliet; Esso petrol tanker
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Lot of 4 vintage Dinky Toys / Meccano diecast trucks from the 1950s–1960s, including Berliet 34A tipper, Simca Cargo 33 and Studebaker Esso petrol tankers, in blue, green, orange and red, approximately 1:43–1:50 scale, with authentic wear and original markings, condition good.
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Set of 4 Dinky Toys (Meccano) miniature trucks – Original vintage models with wind-up Berliet 34A, Simca Cargo 33 & Studebaker Esso
Description of the lot (French Version
General description: A very beautiful vintage set consisting of 4 collectible miniature trucks from the Dinky Toys (Meccano) brand, produced in the 1950s and 1960s. These authentic metal-injected (zamak) models are classic highly sought after by collectors of vintage utility vehicles from the golden age of toy miniatures.
Details of the models included in the lot:
Berliet GLM "Benne Carrières" truck (Ref. 34A) - France: Iconic construction site model featuring a blue cab and an orange dump bed. The original side wind-up crank and its lower geared wheel are present, allowing the mechanical dumping system to be operated. The black original tin chassis bears the engraving Dinky Toys Berliet 34A Meccano - Made in France.
Simca Cargo van (Ref. 33) - France: Stunning two-tone version with a green-olive painted metal cab and rims, paired with a large orange-yellow closed cargo body. The chassis bears the inscription Dinky Toys Simca Cargo Made in France by Meccano. The two rear doors in tin and their original closing mechanism are complete and functional.
Studebaker "Esso Petrol / Motor Oil" Tanker Truck (Ref. 30P / 440) - Great Britain: Brick-red version with its original white side stripes "MOTOR OIL - ESSO - PETROL" well preserved. Tin chassis marked Dinky Toys - Made in England - Meccano Ltd. Original red-painted wheels.
Studebaker Tanker Truck "Petrol" (Ref. 30P / 440) - Great Britain: Second Studebaker tanker truck, red with a black side inscription "PETROL" on the tank. Bare metal chassis marked Dinky Toys - Made in England - Meccano Ltd.
Technical specifications:
Manufacturer: Dinky Toys / Meccano
Manufacturing country: France (Made in France) and United Kingdom (Made in England)
Era: 1950s-1960s
Material: Metal (Zamak), chassis in tin and original rubber tires (black and smooth)
Scale: Approximately 1:43 / 1:50
Condition: Models: Used/Playwear condition (Playworn). The miniatures carry a beautiful original patina with some paint loss and chips visible on the bodies (notably on the edges and roofs), which confirms their authenticity with no modern restoration or repaints. The Esso truck markings are remarkably clear for their age.
Movable elements: The Berliet wind-up mechanism rotates, the Simca Cargo rear doors open and close correctly.
Components: The chassis, wheels, axles and silvered radiators are original. The rubber tires show normal age-related wear but remain on their rims.
Box: Supplied without original box
Photos are an integral part of the description; careful packaging with tracking number provided.
Set of 4 Dinky Toys (Meccano) miniature trucks – Original vintage models with wind-up Berliet 34A, Simca Cargo 33 & Studebaker Esso
Description of the lot (French Version
General description: A very beautiful vintage set consisting of 4 collectible miniature trucks from the Dinky Toys (Meccano) brand, produced in the 1950s and 1960s. These authentic metal-injected (zamak) models are classic highly sought after by collectors of vintage utility vehicles from the golden age of toy miniatures.
Details of the models included in the lot:
Berliet GLM "Benne Carrières" truck (Ref. 34A) - France: Iconic construction site model featuring a blue cab and an orange dump bed. The original side wind-up crank and its lower geared wheel are present, allowing the mechanical dumping system to be operated. The black original tin chassis bears the engraving Dinky Toys Berliet 34A Meccano - Made in France.
Simca Cargo van (Ref. 33) - France: Stunning two-tone version with a green-olive painted metal cab and rims, paired with a large orange-yellow closed cargo body. The chassis bears the inscription Dinky Toys Simca Cargo Made in France by Meccano. The two rear doors in tin and their original closing mechanism are complete and functional.
Studebaker "Esso Petrol / Motor Oil" Tanker Truck (Ref. 30P / 440) - Great Britain: Brick-red version with its original white side stripes "MOTOR OIL - ESSO - PETROL" well preserved. Tin chassis marked Dinky Toys - Made in England - Meccano Ltd. Original red-painted wheels.
Studebaker Tanker Truck "Petrol" (Ref. 30P / 440) - Great Britain: Second Studebaker tanker truck, red with a black side inscription "PETROL" on the tank. Bare metal chassis marked Dinky Toys - Made in England - Meccano Ltd.
Technical specifications:
Manufacturer: Dinky Toys / Meccano
Manufacturing country: France (Made in France) and United Kingdom (Made in England)
Era: 1950s-1960s
Material: Metal (Zamak), chassis in tin and original rubber tires (black and smooth)
Scale: Approximately 1:43 / 1:50
Condition: Models: Used/Playwear condition (Playworn). The miniatures carry a beautiful original patina with some paint loss and chips visible on the bodies (notably on the edges and roofs), which confirms their authenticity with no modern restoration or repaints. The Esso truck markings are remarkably clear for their age.
Movable elements: The Berliet wind-up mechanism rotates, the Simca Cargo rear doors open and close correctly.
Components: The chassis, wheels, axles and silvered radiators are original. The rubber tires show normal age-related wear but remain on their rims.
Box: Supplied without original box
Photos are an integral part of the description; careful packaging with tracking number provided.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Estimated period
1950-1960
Number of objects
4
Brand
Dinky Toys
Scale
1:43
Marque/model type
Simca Cargo; Berliet; Esso petrol tanker
Colour
Blue, Green, Multiple colours, Orange, Red
Material
Diecast
Condition
Good
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