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Details of French Dinky 586 Citroen P55 Camion Latier

French Dinky 586
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French Dinky 586
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The French Dinky Citroen P55 Camion Latier. The 177mm long truck was launched in 1961 and cost fr. 9.75. The model had suspension, 30 removeable milk crates on the top deck and 20 on the lower. The driver's cabin had clear plastic windows, but no interior fittings. The model was withdrawn in 1965.

The Citroën 55 truck , known as P55, appeared in 1953. Its production lasted until 1965. The 55 was equipped with a 4.58-litre six-cylinder petrol engine developing 73 hp and a 5.18-litre six-cylinder diesel engine producing 86 hp. The cabin was mounted on rubber blocks intended to make the cabin independent of the chassis to reduce the vibrations and noise felt by the occupants. Its comfort and its modern line allowed the Citroën 55 to stand out from its competitors.

The original price was 9.75 fr. . It was available in white & blue finish. Released as French Dinky 586 in 1961 withdrawn as French Dinky 586 in 1965.

Markings:

milk

Packaging:

blue striped box

Vehicle load:

crates

Vehicle make:

Citroen

Vehicle model:

P55

Vehicle type:

truck

Wheels:

blue hubs, tyres with tread

Windows:

windows

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