Details of Dinky 176 Austin A105
The Dinky Austin A105. Released in April 1958 and advertised on the back of that months Meccano Magazine for 3/3. It was the first Dinky to be fitted with plastic windows. Early models had cast wheels the later ones spun alloy. The original price was 3/3 . It was available in grey & red, cream & blue finish at 1:45 scale. Released as Dinky 176 in 1958 withdrawn as Dinky 176 in 1963.
Base:
tin plate baseModel features:
2 tone paintOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
AustinVehicle model:
A105Vehicle type:
saloon carWheels:
cast ridged hubs, concave spun hubs, plain rubber tyresWindows:
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