280 Delivery Van (1945-54)

Hi Terry, I tried to replace my rather play-worn red one by a better example recently. It was described as: Model Condition[/b]: 9.8, (due to age, very minor marks on this model, no rusting or perishing to tyres, an amazing survivor, so hard to find in this condition. There is no chipping to front or rear wings, just camera flash). I liked the model because it seemed very close to mint indeed and I like the early treaded tyres. Unfortunately the lack of chipping on the wings appeared to be due to touching the chips in on many places. The vendor was quite cooperative and it could be returned with refunding the amount paid. Kind regards, Jan

Jan---Even with a few, small touch-ins, that is quite nice, and having those very early, finely treaded tires is a real plus.....I would keep it! You and I have discussed those tires before, and what a shame that Dinky did not keep using them. I really dislike those heavy treaded, white tires they started using around 1958-1959; they look so large and out of place on the passenger cars of that era. Best regards, Terry