Lot 216: Three Dinky Toys Die-cast Racing Cars including Ferrari, H.W.M., and Cooper-Bristol

A trio of vintage die-cast racing cars manufactured by Meccano Ltd under the Dinky Toys brand in England. This group includes three different models from the 23-series, all featuring die-cast metal bodies, metal hubs, rubber tyres, and seated composition driver figures.

The first model is a 23H Ferrari Racing Car finished in blue with a yellow nose and tail section. It features yellow wheel hubs with black tyres and a yellow number 5 decal on the bonnet. The baseplate is embossed with DINKY TOYS, FERRARI, 23H, MADE IN ENGLAND MECCANO LTD.

The second model is a 23J H.W.M. Racing Car finished in light green with matching green hubs and grey tyres. It has a yellow number 7 decal on the bonnet. A modern white adhesive inventory label marked 12704 is affixed to the bonnet. The baseplate is marked 23J, DINKY TOYS, H.W.M., MADE IN ENGLAND MECCANO LTD.

The third model is a 23G Cooper-Bristol Racing Car finished in dark green with matching green hubs and grey tyres. It features a white number 6 decal on the bonnet. The baseplate is marked 23G, DINKY TOYS, COOPER-BRISTOL, MADE IN ENGLAND MECCANO LTD.