Atlas Dinky Toys No. 586 Citroën Milk Truck

The Atlas Dinky Toys No. 586 Citroën Milk Truck is a beautiful collector’s item that reflects the craftsmanship of the original Dinky Toys models from the 1950s and 1960s. This particular model, a replica of the classic Citroën truck used to transport crates of milk bottles, has been meticulously crafted by Atlas Editions and is renowned for its detailed finish and historical accuracy.

Dinky Toys began in 1934 as a division of the British company Meccano Ltd and quickly became one of the world’s leading manufacturers of die-cast metal vehicles. In the 1950s and 1960s, Dinky Toys were popular worldwide thanks to their robust construction and detailed designs, which accurately reflected the vehicles of everyday life. In addition to passenger cars and racing cars, Dinky Toys also produced industrial and commercial vehicles, such as the Citroën trucks that were widely used in the French agricultural sector.

The original Dinky Toys No. 586 Citroën Milk Truck, introduced in the early 1960s, was a miniature version of the famous Citroën milk trucks that delivered milk door to door and to distribution points. This model was a representation of a common vehicle in the French countryside. The Dinky Toys model was loved for its recognisability and accurate representation of this everyday transport vehicle.

Atlas Editions is renowned for its accurate reproductions of classic Dinky Toys models, and the No. 586 Citroën Milk Truck is no exception. This reproduction has been made with great attention to detail, with a focus on retaining the authentic features of the original model. The vehicle is finished in a typical cream and blue livery, with detailed crates containing the milk bottles on the side of the load area, as in the original trucks.

The Citroën Milk Truck is an iconic example of French commercial vehicles of the 1960s and embodies the industrial aesthetic of the time. The Atlas reproduction retains the exact proportions and refinement of the Dinky Toys model, including the refined details of the cabin and the loading area. This makes the model not only a playful vehicle, but also a piece of history that represents the transport world of the time.

This collector's item is available in very nice condition and comes with a French-language brochure that provides more insight into the background of the model. This brochure provides a historical overview of the use of milk floats in France, the role of Citroën in the production of commercial vehicles, and the influence of Dinky Toys in recording these vehicles in miniature form. For collectors, this is a valuable reference that gives the model context and meaning.

In addition, the Citroën Milk Float comes in a beautiful box, which not only protects the model, but also contributes to its presentation. The box has an attractive design that references the original Dinky Toys packaging, making the model perfect for storage or display. This increases the collector's value of the piece and offers a nostalgic tribute to the original Dinky Toys presentation in the last century.

With its very nice condition, detailed French brochure and beautiful box, this Citroën Milk Wagon is a must-have for any lover of classic vehicles and Dinky Toys collectibles. It is a model that combines both the charm of the past and the craftsmanship of miniature construction, and offers collectors the opportunity to hold a piece of history in their hands.