Details of Dinky Dublo 064 Austin Lorry
The Dinky Dublo Austin Lorry.
one of the first Dinky Dublo models introduced in December 1957 and illustrated on the back of that months Meccano Magazine along with number 065 and 066.
Also advertised in the June 1959 Meccano Magazine for the same price.
Based on the K4 Loadstar lorry, the pea green drop-side model had three different types of tyres fitted over its lifetime. The Austin truck, was withdrawn in 1962.
Built in 1950, the actual Austin K4 Loadstar truck, was the company’s first post-war lorry. The 3,995cc, 125bhp vehicle came in two formats, the drop-side and the flat bed.
The original price was 1/6 . It was available in green finish at 00 scale. Released as Dinky Dublo 064 in 1957 withdrawn as Dinky Dublo 064 in 1962.
Base:
no baseOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
AustinVehicle model:
K4 LoadstarVehicle type:
LorryWheels:
black plastic wheels with tread, grey plastic wheels with tread, smooth grey plastic wheelsWindows:
no windowsIf you know about this model you can add more detail by email to: nigelgent+diecastplus@gmail.com where you can also send pictures of your models to add to the site.
More models
Related models on this site that may be of interest.
- Betal ? 1950 Austin
- Dinky 152 Austin Devon Saloon
- Dinky Atlas 413 Austin Covered Wagon
- Dinky Dublo 064 Austin Lorry
Special features
Articles on this site that might be helpful.
Contributors
Thank you to the following contributors of images and or information for this page.
- Thanks to Alain Montoya
- Thanks to Alan Lee
- Thanks to Peter Leach
- Thanks to Ron Hill