DT 57/001 Buick Riviera

[RVREVO]

Dinky Toys made in GB or France we know about.
But for some reason its taboo when mentioning Hong Kong.
surprisingly these 6 models that were produced are extremely sought after.
I added my first one to the collection.
it was not cheap, but not overly expensive neither - and it comes with the original box.

DT57/001 box

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DT57/001 front

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DT57/001 rear

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DT57/001 base

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Richard K

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Here is some more information on the Hong Kong Dinky Toys...viewtopic.php?f=15&t=16&hilit=The+Hong+Kong+Six#p1031

Ghosthunter.

[RVREVO]

aha... the Spot-On wheels.
That's what threw me.

paid £200 for mine. Was this too much?

Thanks Ghosty

Richard K

[GHOSTHUNTER]

£200 for that particular example with it's extremely good original box is about right, depending on when you brought it. An unboxed example in near mint condition went for for $175 in the US during 2013.

Ghosthunter.

[BillF]

Very nice example. The Hong Kong Buick as well as number 57/003 Chevy Impala are high on my wants list but hard to find in good condition at a reasonable price.

Thanks for sharing,

Bill

[Shane]

Your Riviera is stunning. Excellent condition and with box - WOW!!!
I am very jealous.
I have all 6 but all play worn and no boxes as per picture.
Ghosthunter also provided great detailed info on another Forum we visit. I was able to obtain two of the models there

[GHOSTHUNTER]

'Playworn' but still very presentable, nice collection to have.

Ghosthunter.

[starni999]

Hi all,
Very nice example, these are not easy to get in really good condition, and that box is superb.
I still wish Triang had issued these as Spot Ons. Dinky went back to HK production at the end of course, but the results were pretty poor.
Cheers
Chris Warr.