Details of Dinky 257 Canadian Fire Chief`s Car
The Dinky Canadian Fire Chief`s Car.
Although Meccano made no announcement when this model was released, it is thought that it became available in December 1959. It first appeared in a price list dated March 1960, although an Australian catalogue depicted the model at an Australian price of 6/- in August 1959. Various price changes took place during its production life.
Priced at 3/6 on the February 1961 price list. It last appeared in the 1968 catalogue priced at 4/6. The door transfers can be either yellow or white, and the roof light can be either small or large. The original price was 5/9 . It was available in red finish at 1:43 scale. Released as Dinky 257 in 1959 withdrawn as Dinky 257 in 1968.
Base:
tin plate baseMarkings:
Fire ChiefModel features:
roof lightOrganisation:
fire and rescueOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
NashVehicle model:
RamblerVehicle type:
estate carWheels:
shaped spun hubs, tyres with treadWindows:
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