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Frank Reed
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Nice catch Frank. The colors suit this model to a tee.



   
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Very nice Rolls-Royce !



   
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Harv Goranson
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I actually had one when I was 8 or so. That one is long gone but since replaced with a boxed one. But there is also a French version, No. 551, same colors. Here's mine:

Dinky F 551 Rolls Royce pic3
Dinky F 551 Rolls Royce pic4

 



   
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Posted by: @mg-harv

I actually had one when I was 8 or so. That one is long gone but since replaced with a boxed one. But there is also a French version, No. 551, same colors. Here's mine:

Dinky F 551 Rolls Royce pic3
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I did the exact same thing Harv!



   
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Both look very nice. Thanks for sharing pictures.


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Roger Kerr
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The sole survivor from my toybox - with the scars to prove it - purchased for me in 1960,

RR1

when I was 9, and its descendent from England, purchased in 2018.

RR@

 


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David Green
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A memorable Dinky indeed. Mine too has a few early minor blemishes and has long lost its box, but I have had it since about 1960. Many of my early Dinky Toys got play use by my son so they have a second reason for sentimental attraction.
Thanks for the reminder and memories everyone.



   
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I wonder if anyone has done John's psychedelic-painted Rolls-Royce in 1/43 ?



   
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Graeme Ogg
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Yes indeed. True Scale Models did a 1:43 a few years ago. Not as restful on the eye as the old grey Dinky, I grant you, but it's very nicely done and I am happy to own one. Needless to say, people are now offering them online at anywhere between £200 and £400.

Lennon 2 rd
Lennon 1 rd
Lennon 3 rd
Lennon 4 rd

 


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@graeme-ogg I have that as well. I had posted pictures of it and the George Harrison Mini on the old 1/43 Forum. Unfortunately, those pictures disappeared as pictures sometimes did then, and incredibly I didn't keep my copies of them. Too bad, because I had also included a Yellow Submarine in the pics.



   
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Frank Reed
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@graeme-ogg on my wish list.


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Frank Reed
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@paul-rouffa

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Frank Reed
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@mg-harv when was the French one issued, before or after England?


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Posted by: @graeme-ogg

Yes indeed. True Scale Models did a 1:43 a few years ago. Not as restful on the eye as the old grey Dinky, I grant you, but it's very nicely done and I am happy to own one. Needless to say, people are now offering them online at anywhere between £200 and £400......

 

Nice ! A pretty unique RR with a famous owner.



   
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