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This model is the Dinky 23a-G-4 Racing Car in Blue with silver trim and #4 racing numbers in a silver circle.
The model features an MG Magnette style cast body. At the front there is a silver circle on the nose of the body and on each side it carries a silver, circular racing number panel with blue #4 in the centre. The left hand side has the 6 exhaust stubs and exhaust pipe cast into the body, to the rear is cast the drive chains or rear suspension. The top of the model has a diamond shaped silver trim running from the front to the pointed rear. Cast itn othe top is the windshield, driver's head and Aerodynamic fin.
There is no baseplate but the underside of the casting is marked with "Meccano, Dinky Toys" on two lines at the front (just behind the front axle), and "Made In England" on three lines at the middle (just below the windshield area).
All wheels consist of cast black hubs with black rubber tyres. The steel axles are crimped on all four ends.
This model was issued between 1935 and 1938.
Item: 3315