Dinky Toys 562 2CV ANWB

The Dinky Toys 562 Citroën 2CV ANWB, produced between 1965 and 1968, is a special collector's model that depicts the iconic Citroën 2CV in the colours of the ANWB. This "Ugly Duckling", as the 2CV was affectionately called, is a legendary car that symbolised simplicity and accessibility in Europe. The ANWB, the Dutch roadside assistance service, used the 2CV for roadside assistance, because of the car's reliability and manoeuvrability.

The Dinky Toys 562 model is finished in the familiar yellow with the ANWB logo. This miniature version was praised at the time for its detailed representation of the original Citroën, with an accurate reproduction of the characteristic shape of the 2CV. The 562 is one of the few Dinky Toys models that was specifically designed to depict an assistance function in traffic, making it a special item within the Dinky Toys range.

A played-with copy tells the story of countless adventures and childish fantasies, in which the model was driven and appreciated by the hands of enthusiastic children. The traces of use give the model a nostalgic character and bring the rich play history to life. Despite these traces, the Dinky Toys 562 Citroën 2CV ANWB remains a popular object among collectors, especially because of the short production time and the rarity of the ANWB version.

This model symbolizes both the simplicity of the Citroën 2CV and the important role that the ANWB played in providing emergency services on Dutch roads. It remains a timeless collector's item that evokes memories of an era in which cars and toys were both functional and iconic. Made in France.