Details of Dinky 161 Austin Somerset Saloon
The Dinky Austin Somerset Saloon. Introduced and renumbered from 40j in 1953 and withdrawn in 1960. 3 7/15 inches long. Shown in the June 1954 Meccano magazine. Two tone colour schemes introduced in August 1956 and illustrated in that months Meccano Magazine. Advertised in the September 1956 issue of Meccano Magazine for 2/6. The original price was 2/2 . It was available in red, blue, lt blue, red & yellow, black & cream, w finish at 1:42 scale. Released as Dinky 161 in 1953 withdrawn as Dinky 161 in 1960.
Base:
tin plate baseModel features:
2 tone paintOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
AustinVehicle model:
A40, SomersetVehicle type:
saloon carVehicle year:
1952-54Wheels:
cast ridged hubs, plain rubber tyresWindows:
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