Dinky DY-4 Ford E83W Radio Times Van 1950 1:43 Boxed Matchbox

The Dinky Collection / Matchbox DY-4 – 1950 Ford E83W 10 CWT Van – Radio Times

Attractive 1:43 scale diecast model of the classic 1950 Ford E83W 10 CWT delivery van, produced by Matchbox as part of The Dinky Collection.

This is the desirable Radio Times version, finished in olive green with period advertising including:

RADIO TIMES – Journal of the BBC

Price Twopence

Radio Times, 35 Marylebone High Street, London W.1.

The Radio Times version was issued around 1990 and is recorded by collectors as a special promotional/Code 1 issue.

The model appears to be in excellent overall condition from the photographs, with very clean paintwork, advertising transfers, wheels and trim.

Supplied in its original Dinky Collection / Matchbox window box.

The packaging shows age and storage wear including scuffing and marks to the clear plastic, edge/corner wear and noticeable yellowing/discolouration to sections of the plastic window. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Manufacturer: Matchbox / The Dinky Collection

Reference: DY-4

Vehicle: 1950 Ford E83W 10 CWT Van

Livery: Radio Times – Journal of the BBC

Scale: 1:43

Issue: circa 1990

Colour: Olive green

Packaging: Original window box

An appealing piece because it crosses three collecting areas—Dinky/Matchbox, vintage commercial vehicles and BBC/Radio Times advertising memorabilia.