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A collection of die-cast toy vehicles and accessories including examples by Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys and Matchbox. The assortment features a metallic blue Dinky Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle constructed with a die-cast body and multiple wheels, with the base embossed DINKY TOYS, MECCANO LTD, MADE IN ENGLAND, SPECTRUM PURSUIT VEHICLE, 104, and MADE UNDER LICENCE FOR CENTURY 21 TOYS LTD. A gold-toned die-cast Dinky Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow features opening panels and an embossed base reading ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW, 127. Corgi Toys items include a blue Karrier van with a translucent amber roof and Joes Diner decals, a Land Rover 109 W.B. with a separate plastic canopy, an Austin Mini Van, and a Lotus Elan S2. Matchbox examples include a Volkswagen Caravette No. 34, a Fiat 1500 No. 56, and a yellow Trailer Caravan No. 23, all bearing MADE IN ENGLAND BY LESNEY base marks. The lot further includes a Dinky Mini-Van in blue and white, a white refuse truck, a maroon fire engine, two smaller trucks, a sedan, and a red and grey plastic building accessory.
Condition report:
All items are in unboxed, play-worn condition with visible signs of age and use. The Dinky Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle shows significant paint loss across the upper body and edges, with missing rubber tracks and a deployed side door and steps (photo 1 and 4). The gold Dinky Rolls-Royce displays heavy surface oxidation and paint chipping, particularly to the bonnet and roof (photo 3). The Corgi Karrier van shows soiled and peeling side decals (photo 4). The green Corgi Land Rover is missing its khaki canopy, which is included but detached from the vehicle (photo 2). The yellow Matchbox trailer caravan has a detached side door (photo 1). General paint wear, surface corrosion, and minor denting are evident across all die-cast components in the group (photo 2 and 5).
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