Many of us love to acquire and handle the models that once
tantalisingly tempted us in toyshop.
Dinky toys are still in production but the pre-1980s models
are the ones to look out for.
Those dating from before World War II are especially
desirable.
Dinky’s can be worth anything from $10 up to $10,000 or
more, so any old play toys are car boot buys are worth close examination.
The forerunners to Dinky car, known as model miniatures, were
launched by Hornby in 1931 as accessories to its train
sets.
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With the growth of the motor industry, toy cars caught the
imagination of children everywhere.
The range, made in 1.42 scale, expanded rapidly, by the late
1930s there were more than 200 varieties of cars as well as planes and boats.
By 1939 wayside buildings, road signs, and animals were
available.
The 1930s is often deemed Dinky’s golden age, but production
was halted during world War 11.
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In 1947 the slightly smaller Dinky super Toys were launched
with a 1.48 scale.
Clear plastic windows and spring suspension were introduced
in the late 1950s, while the 60s bought opening doors, bonnets, and boots, and
working steering wheels.
By 1963 competition from
Corgi had resulted in financial difficulties, and the company was taken
over by Tri-ang
Be aware of models being reprinted to like rarer and more
expensive vehicles, you can usually tell this if the original reverts have been
replaced.
Consult a reference book for rare colours and designs, variations,
also look for export only models, which can be worth a lot more.
Examine wheels to date models. The first toys had alloy
metal wheel, moving to white rubber to 1939, many post war cars had black
rubber tyres.
I hope you have found this page on Dinky cars to be both informative and
helpful.
Happy hunting from the collectables coach .
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