Dinky Toys 557 Citroën Ami 6

The Dinky Toys No. 557 Citroën Ami is a beautifully detailed scale model of one of the most iconic French cars of the 1960s, produced by Meccano Ltd. from 1962 to 1970. The model is based on the Citroën Ami 6, a unique and distinctive car with a distinctive ‘reverse’ slanted rear window and an eccentric design that typified Citroën’s innovative approach to car design. Introduced in 1961, the Ami 6 was praised for its comfortable ride and was hugely popular with both city and country dwellers throughout France and beyond.

This Dinky Toys model, finished in a rare blue colour, is a highly sought-after collector’s item. Although the Ami was usually reproduced in yellow-green, this blue version is much less common and therefore highly sought after by collectors. The model’s sleek, refined details, such as the distinctive rear window and the progressive body lines for the time, are impressively captured in this scale model.

This particular model is in beautiful condition, which is rare considering the years of play that many of these models have had. The addition of a reproduction box from Atlas, which accurately recreates the historic packaging, enhances the presentation of this collector’s item and adds to its nostalgic value.

The Citroën Ami was a remarkable car in French automotive history, and Dinky Toys perfectly translated this innovative design into a miniature version. The Dinky Toys No. 557 remains a valuable and cherished item for collectors of vintage toy cars and Citroën enthusiasts, especially in the rare blue version. Made in France.