Bidspirit auction | A Dinky Supertoys 943 Leyland

A Dinky Supertoys 943 Leyland Octopus Tanker in Esso Livery - A die-cast metal commercial vehicle modelled as a Leyland Octopus eight-wheeled tanker in a vibrant red finish. The vehicle features a red cab and chassis with a matching red tank, accented by a white horizontal stripe across the tank sides bearing the printed text ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY, LTD. The model is detailed with a black metal ladder and top walkway, and sits on red metal hubs with black tyres. The item is accompanied by its original cardboard lift-off lid box, which features a blue and white striped background and a graphic illustration of the tanker. The box bears the printed text DINKY SUPERTOYS, TRADE MARK REGISTERED, 943, and LEYLAND OCTOPUS TANKER - ESSO, with a yellow burst at the top reading ANOTHER FINE DINKY SUPERTOY. The lot includes original tissue packing material and a clear plastic protective sleeve. Length: 18.5 cm.