Description

This exceptional estate lot brings together a wonderful grouping of mid-century Dinky Toys and Dinky Supertoys, proudly manufactured in England by Meccano Ltd. Spanning the golden era of British die-cast manufacturing from the 1950s through the early 1960s, this collection features four highly sought-after, authentic models that represent the premier engineering and charm of vintage miniature vehicles. The collection showcases an incredibly diverse cross-section of automotive history, pulling together heavy-duty industrial machinery, classic British styling, and post-war American luxury into one instant, high-grade collection.

The crown jewel of individual styling in this collection is the DeSoto Fireflite Sedan (No. 192), presented in its magnificent two-tone turquoise-blue body with a contrasting tan roof and swept side-trim, rolling smoothly on original white treaded tires. Alongside it sits a vibrant yellow and red Packard Convertible (No. 132) complete with its original molded driver figurine, a crimson red Jaguar XK 120 Coupe (No. 157) featuring red ridged hubs, and a massive, heavy-gauge Dinky Supertoys Euclid Rear Dump Truck (No. 965) finished in a bold industrial stone yellow. Each piece boasts beautifully preserved structural integrity, free from fatigue or structural warp, making them brilliant centerpiece items for an active display shelf.

Condition across this lot is highly favorable for collectors, ranging from excellent vintage shape to beautifully preserved, near-pristine condition. The DeSoto Fireflite and Packard convertible are remarkably clean, retaining almost entirely complete, glossy factory paint jobs with only minuscule micro-flea bites upon close inspection. The Euclid Dump truck retains its crisp, fully functional tipping mechanism and bright original side decals, displaying minor, expected play-wear along the upper edges of the bed. The red Jaguar coupe shows beautiful, authentic paint wear and aging consistent with its historic journey, creating a wonderfully nostalgic patina that seasoned collectors actively hunt for.

Every vehicle features a highly legible, crisp factory stamp across its undercarriage, verifying the "Made in England by Meccano Ltd." pedigree alongside the individual model numbers and patents. The tires are original, holding their shape nicely without the flattening or dry-rotting commonly found in lots of this age. Please thoroughly examine all the high-resolution gallery images to appreciate the remarkable colors, undercarriage markings, and fine cosmetic details of each individual toy. Do not pass up the opportunity to add this premium, cohesive squadron of classic mid-century Dinky models to your collection in a single winning bid!

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Terms and Conditions

1. All items are sold where is, as is.

2. Once payment is completed for item(s) won, the ability to schedule a pick-up time will become available. Scheduling a pick-up time is required.

3. There will be a $20 fee assessed per item not picked up at that time that will be collected prior to bidding again at our auctions. Unlike retail, we do not have the option to store your item. If the item is larger than a standard suitcase (22" x 14" x 10"), we will charge $50 to the card on file per item to move the item.

4. Please plan accordingly as items not picked up are considered "abandoned". Do not bid if you cant pick up this day.

5. You are responsible for ensuring you collect all items at pickup.

6. Legacy uses "Popcorn" or "Extended" bidding. This means if a bid comes in at the last second, it is extended 3 minutes. This is like a live auctioneer saying, "going once" to ensure all bids are exhausted prior to closing.

7. We charge a 12% flat buyers premium on all items.

8. We charge KY State Tax with the exception of vehicles which is collected at the DMV.

9. You must bring help to pickup any items. We can recommend movers upon request. Also, please bring tools for items that require disassembly.

10. Please read our complete terms and conditions for additional details.