Vehicle make: DeSoto
Dinky 192 DeSoto Fireflite
The Dinky DeSoto Fireflite Released December 1958, priced at 3/6. Price was reduced to 3/5 in 1959, but increased back to 3/6 in 1961. Last appeared in the July 1963 catalogue, and production terminated by the end of that year.Cost 3/6 available in blue/tan, grey/red, green/grey finish at 1:49 scale. Dinky in detail...
Dinky 258 USA Police Car - De Soto Fireflite
The Dinky USA Police Car - De Soto Fireflite The De Soto Fireflite version of the Dinky Toys 258 U.S.A. Police car had a relatively short production life. It was released in October 1960, and was replaced after May 1961 with the 191 Dodge Royal Sedan casting. The price of the De Soto was 4/9 on release and throughout its sales life. The reason for its short life is unknown but was possibly linked to damage sustained to the mould. Fitted with a roof light and a plastic aerial no the boot. Cost 4/9 available in black finish at 1:49 scale. Dinky in detail...