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1951 Austin Devon - an actual survivor and a Dinky Toy Survivor

David Knight · 2021-08-07T22:58:36Z

If my memory serves me correctly, I started collecting Dinky Toys in the summer of 1954 when I had just turned 9. I remember that they cost $.75 a copy for the cars. My weekly allowance was $.50. This is one of my early acquisitions. Miraculously it survived the ravages of my childhood and was never lost. For years, apparently, my mother kept in in her desk after she found in my room when I had gone off to college. Later it found its way back to my collection and has remained in very good condition. Even the tires have not cracked. It is a survivor. It shines up well, has few paint blemishes, and the wheels, lubricated with model train lubricant spin freely offering a great ride for a car of its vintage. Not bad for a 67 year old toy! The Austin Devon was manufactured and sold from 1947-52. Many were imported to America in the early ‘50’s but sales plummeted when Volkswagen sales took over the market. It is believed that this actual ‘51 Austin Devon is one of few survivors.

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08/08/2021 3:03 pm

Posted by: @david-knight

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John, those Austin Dorset’s are nice. Who made them?

The Dorset saloon is by Kenna the Devon by Pathfinder and the Dorset tourer by Trax.

John F. Quilter
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