THE DINKY COLLECTION

[bobneumann]

DY-11, 1948 TUCKER TORPEDO.jpg

1989, made in Macau.

Can someone tell me the history of the Tucker in non-metallic Red? I found one in a collection that I am sorting and I thought that it was a recognized production variation but someone mentioned to me a club event that we held this past weekend that it really was a pre-production color trial that was accidentally released to the shops.

Thanks,
Bob

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Yes Bob, according to the article in MICA VOLUME 12 NO.2, July - August 1996, the non metallic red model is an unreleased version.



Ghosthunter.

[bobneumann]

Thanks, I guess I need to check the model closer for casting differences.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

If you do find distinct casting differences compared to a metallic red model then it can be classed as a model with preproduction status. If not, then it merely becomes a 'Colour Trial' model, but still nice to have.

Ghosthunter.

[matchboxmarcel]

DY-06, 1951 VW BEETLE.jpg

1988, made in Macau.

a super picture of 1 of the most lovely models in this range Kevin.

marcel

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Thank you Marcel.

Ghosty.