The Dinky Coles Mobile Crane Released in Jan 1950 at 9/11. Renumbered 971 March 1954. The price changed several times:

• June 1955 10/6
• December 1955 10/9
• April 1957 11/6
• May 1959 11/-
• May 1961 12/-
• May 1962 13/-

which was the price until last catalogue appearance in August 65. Remained unchanged throughout life with no plastic parts.

Based on the Coles - Ulysses 3 tons Mobile Yard crane which had been introduced in 1949. The real crane had a lift capacity of 3 tons. Powered by diesel electric. Wheel based 4x2.Cost 9/11 available in Yellow and Black finish at 1:48 scale. Dinky in detail...

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Thr real vehicle was powered was diesel electric. Wheel based 6x4.Cost 17/6 available in yellow & orange finish at 1:48 scale. Dinky in detail...

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The French Dinky Camion Grue - Coles Renumbered 889 and then 972L. available in orange & yellow finish. French Dinky in detail...