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Mini Dinky Help

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:19 pm
by nearlymint
In with some recent Dinky castings I purchased was this small casting which I think is a Mini Dinky, at the moment I am unable to find out what model it is. Does anyone recognise the casting, it is damaged but has never been pressed.
Mini Dinky?
Mini Dinky?
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Mini Dinky?
Mini Dinky?
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Jason

Re: Mini Dinky Help

Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:09 pm
by ogedei2
At first glance was thinking from the AMT Pups /Jet Wheels etc casting but don't remember any of the ones I had having opening doors & boot. There might be a tie in with Top Gear by Tri-ang, which had opening doors, bonnet, boot like the Mini Dinky. Dont know of a Top Gear Camaro but the era would be right for the Tri-ang / Dinky buyout in the late 60's . It could be that it is by Mini Dinky but never produced.


you could try over at http://www.chickluus-fabulous-redlines.com/ there is (or was) a few Tri-ang Top Gear collectors over there who may have more info.

cheers
Si

Re: Mini Dinky Help

Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:56 pm
by nearlymint
Hi Si,
Thanks for the info, looks like it could be one that was never produced. There are some pictures on PlanetDiecast that look very similar to the one I have.
J

Re: Mini Dinky Help

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:41 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
Hi Jason.

It looks like model number 37, the Chevrolet Camaro...
#37, Chevrolet Camaro.jpg
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No known full production examples, so it seems not to have gone into production, very nice find Jason.

Ghosthunter.

Re: Mini Dinky Help

Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:07 pm
by nearlymint
Thankyou very much Ghosty for the help and picture, looks like I will struggle to get a base and parts for this one then.
All the best.
J