Details of Dinky 138 Hillman Imp Saloon
The Dinky Hillman Imp Saloon.
Opening bonnet & boot containing suitcase. Fitted with a plastic interior and windows. Also featured "presomatic" steering and suspension.
Released November 1963 with a UK price of 4/11, increased to 5/- in July 1966, 5/6 on 1968, 6/3 in May 1969, 6/11 in May 1970, last appeared in the November 1972 catalogue.
Meccano appears to have had at least one production run or part of one with an off-white interior, as not many have been seen over the years.
The original price was 4/11 . It was available in metallic green, metallic red, metallic blue finish at 1:42 scale. Released as Dinky 138 in 1963 withdrawn as Dinky 138 in 1972.
Accessories:
luggageBase:
Detailed base, detailed base, grey painted cast baseModel features:
detailed engine, opening bonnet, opening boot, simple interiorOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
HillmanVehicle model:
ImpVehicle type:
saloon carWheels:
shaped spun hubs, steering, suspension, tyres with treadWindows:
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