Pictured is a very rare 1^st type Dinky Toys 28b Delivery Van in blue Pickords livery which recently sold for £1800. This is the 1^st type version cast in lead (and prone to fatigue) and is easily identified by its two piece casting.

Three casting variations of the 28 & 280 Series Delivery Vans exist, explained as follows:

1933-35 (1^st Type) – two piece lead cast model; either HORNBY SERIES  or DINKY TOYS cast inside the cab roof, square diamond pattern tin plate radiator, brightly plated or coloured solid metal wheels. Measures 84mm

1935-39 (2^nd Type) – one piece diecast model, vertical ridge shield shape radiator, smooth wheel hubs usually with white tyres, In general all 2^nd type models show advertising. Measures 81mm

1939-41 (3^rd type) – one piece diecast model, impressed squares within radiator, open rear windows, smooth wheel hubs usually with black tyres. In general all 3^rd type versions show advertising. Measures 83mm

1947-54 (3^rd type) – slight variation from above, the same one piece diecast model, impressed squares within radiator but with closed rear windows, ridged black wheel hubs with black tyres. No advertising. Measures 83mm

For more information see our Dinky Toys Price Guide.