Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Dinky Toys

A Collection of Dinky Toys Die-cast Military Vehicles and Figure - This collection consists of several die-cast military vehicles manufactured in England by Meccano Ltd under the Dinky Toys brand. The group features a No. 651 Centurion Tank with a rotating turret and articulated metal tracks. The underside of the tank is fitted with an embossed metal base plate marked DINKY TOYS, 651, CENTURION TANK, and MADE IN ENGLAND MECCANO LTD. Also included is an Austin Champ light utility vehicle with black rubber tyres and a seated driver figure, with the base marked AUSTIN CHAMP and DINKY TOYS. The collection further comprises a No. 676 Armoured Personnel Carrier and a No. 677 Alvis Saladin Armoured Car, both finished in a green and brown camouflage paint scheme and fitted with rubber tracks. A military utility truck with a detached searchlight or radar dish component is present, marked DINKY TOYS and MADE IN ENGLAND. An additional unpainted plastic soldier figure is included. The vehicles are primarily constructed from die-cast metal with rubber and plastic components.