Vintage Dinky Toys 152 Rolls Royce Phantom V and Morris 1000 Pair
This lot offers a vintage Dinky Toys 152 Rolls Royce Phantom V in metallic blue, presented alongside a green Morris 1000 with pull-back clockwork action. The Rolls Royce is a classic Dinky interpretation of the stately limousine, with a chrome radiator grille, cream interior tones, a long rear body and spoked wheels with black tyres. The base carries the raised lettering “DINKY TOYS”, “ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V”, “MECCANO LTD” and “MADE IN ENGLAND”. The Morris 1000 is a compact, rounded saloon in deep green, with chrome bumpers and a front registration plate, making it a charming companion piece to the larger Rolls Royce.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
Both models show the expected signs of age and handling. The blue Rolls Royce has light paint wear and small scratches, particularly across the roof and rear body, along with some softening to the chrome trim and gentle marks to the wheels. The green Morris 1000 presents in generally tidy order, with minor surface marks consistent with its years. Neither model has been tested for its clockwork function, and no guarantee is offered on mechanical operation. The original Dinky Toys 152 casting, base markings and period finish are what give these pieces their appeal, and they will suit collectors of mid-century British diecast toys, as well as anyone seeking an authentic pairing of Dinky and pull-back clockwork vehicles.
