~ Boxed Dinky No. 450 / 31a – Trojan 15 CWT. Van “Esso” ~
The van was produced from 1951 to 1954 as 31a. It was later renumbered 450.
It has a red body & hubs with “Esso” decals attached to both sides.
~ Dimensions ~
The box has a width of 3.35 inches (8.6 cm), a depth of 1.4 inches (3.7 cm) & a height of 1.7 inches (4.3 cm).
The van has a width of 3.3 inches (8.5 cm), a depth of 1.3 inches (3.4 cm) & a height of 1.4 inches (4.1 cm).
The set weighs 108 g.
~ Condition ~
The van has a large number of paint chips along the edges etc. The box is poor, it has a small tear along one edge, and some wrinkling wear. All the end tabs are missing, they are now part of a newer inner lining.