Made by Dinky toys from their later Matchbox period, come these 2 close to new models, still in the original box. They have only been on display or stored. Package shows signs of storage (some pieces of the plastic missing), box itself is complete. The models DY-20 Triumph TRA4 and DY-28 Triumph Stag are both in great condition and fulling functioning, close to new condition. Made in the 1980’s. Boxes measures ca. 12,5 cm or 5 inches wide.
Some words on the dinky toy brand. Frank Hornby established the Meccano Ltd. Company in 1901 to make metal Meccano construction sets. In the 1820′s under the Hornby name, the first trains were produced. Along with trains also small cars were produced as a accessory to complete lay outs. These were first called “Hornby Modelled Miniatures”, but in 1935 they were called Dinky toy. The word “dink” meas something like “fine” or “small”.
Over the years many models were produced. The pre-war models are highly sought after but most are made after the war. Dinky Toy production went on until 1971. The earlier dinky toys (1950′s) were more toy like where later on the cars were getting more and more details as well as more parts and later on, more plastic parts.
