Sale

Lot 264 - DINKY TOYS GB (1) VEP 14 Avril 2007

RARISSIME

DINKY TOYS (GB) 105 JAGUAR SS100 Roadster de 1937 gris argent, sièges bleu soutenu

toute dernière version avec volant en plastique ivoire rosé, jantes avec gorge en métal chromé, pneus crantés en caoutchouc noir & plancher noir brillant - cet exemplaire serait rescapé d'une série d'une vingtaine de modèles réalisée à la demande de JAGUAR COVENTRY en 1960 - Ce modèle est le fleuron de la collection de Monsieur Cognet, Président d'honneur du FRENCH JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB.- Ce dernier mentionne qu'une petite série de la SS100 avait fait l'objet d'une commande spéciale de la part de Mr. Andrew Whyte, directeur des relations extérieures de JAGUAR, auprès de l'usine MECCANO de Liverpool - le moule initial utilisé de 1940 à 1955 aurait donc été utilisé six ans après, mais sans que l'outillage puisse résister - cette nouvelle série DINKY TOYS n'a donc jamais vu le jour en 1960, mais une vingtaine d'exemplaires aurait été récupéré sans pouvoir être commercialisé - Sir Whyte aurait donc décidé d'en conserver quelques unités pour les directeurs d'usine d'une part et pour Sir William Lyons, fondateur de la firme JAGUAR - l'un des seuls exemplaires recensés est présenté aujourd'hui à la vente (voir article détaillé paru dans l'Argus Miniature n° 237) - Une attestation sera remis à l'heureux adjudicataire - PIECE EXCEPTIONNELLE ! Late issue with ivory plastic steering wheel, spun hubs, black notched tyres and bright black baseplate - This exemplary comes from a special order made by JAGUAR COVENTRY in 1960 - This items is the highlight of Mr. Cognet's Jaguar model collection (Honorary president of FRENCH JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB) - Mr. Cognet mentions that a small series of SS100 was ordered from Mr. Andrew Whyte, JAGUAR public relation manager to MECCANO at Liverpool - The old mould already used from 1940 to 1955 was used again but didn't survive after several pressures - Thus in 1960, this new series was never been issued officially, except a handful, been kept by Sir Whyte to be given to factory managers and to Sir William Lyons, founder of JAGUAR make in 1922- UNIQUE MODEL IN MINT CONDITION !
Item condition : A+.o Shipping cost :

Estimation : 2,800/3,000 €

Starting price : 1,500 €

Type of sale : vep

Sold

3,000 €

For the toy
A+	Mint in perfect condition as at time of issue – exceptional !
A	Mint or near mint (any faults of a most minor nature)
A-	Near mint (faults of a most minor nature)
B	Model in excellent condition (some minor defaults)
C	Model in very good condition ‑ complete, but with more obvious defaults
D	Model in good condition but with some defaults ‑ paint may have faded
E	Model has considerable defects, but complete
F	Poor condition – chipped with parts missing ‑ Model suitable for spare parts or restoration
R	Model repainted or completely restored
For the box
a	Mint or near mint box with as new colours – may have small markings made by the retailer
b	Very good condition – complete ‑ no tearing ‑ lightly worn at corners – may have small markings
c	More faults including markings or slight tears, but complete – some flaps may have been re‑stuck
d	Somewhat worn– one or more flaps missing – some tears or markings – nevertheless suitable for collection display
e	Poor condition, incomplete box – tears and/or markings
-	Box missing
o	No individual box at time of issue
The condition of the items contained in this catalog is given on a given date. The responsibility of COLLECTOYS cannot, under any circumstances, be sought, for any precision omitted or any typing error or appreciation, having escaped his vigilance.

Rate 1	2.10 € HT per unit and/or small size without particular fragility (diecast and small scale, small size of figurines, trains 'HO' scale)
Rate 2	3.15 € HT per lot consisting of 2 to 10 models (including fragile models, large scales of low value even units, mounted kits and models even units)
Rate 3	5.80 € HT per lot consisting of more than 10 models and/or very huge (including oversized models, books, dolls, garages, games, circuits, plates and large scales)