Today we added a very special Dinky… one that was recreated by the famed Dr. Dinky – Win van den Berg.
Wim is known for his quality Die-Cast restoration work. In his studio in DeForest, Wisconsin, (he’s originally from Holland) Dr. Dinky completely disassembles the item, bead blasts it, and paint it with several coats of paint in accurate military colors. He then reassembles it and adds proper emblems and markings. Each piece is truly a one-of-a-kind creation.
Today’s auction is for a Dinky Military Ambulance manufactured in England on a Bentley chassis and recreated by Wim. It is a representation of a Royal Air Force Ambulance. There is no number on the base but Wim’s logo is engraved. No box available. This item is in what we would call EXCELLENT condition. It is believed to date to the 1940s.
If you collect Dinky’s and/or Wim van den Berg recreations, you will certainly want to have a look at this wonderful piece.
I’m Tom Murphy and thanks for helping me give Ephemera the Encore it deserves.
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