Dinky Toys 39 Unic "Car transporter"

The Dinky Toys 39 Unic "Car Transporter" is an impressive and popular model produced by Meccano between 1959 and 1968. This model was inspired by the Unic trucks, which were known in Europe as reliable and robust vehicles, especially popular in France. The Dinky Toys version was designed as a car transporter, an essential vehicle for transporting new cars from the factory to dealers. This model is a scale replica of one of the trucks that could carry several cars at once, and it plays an important role in the Dinky Toys model landscape.

The car transporter is made to a scale of 1:43 and features two decks on which cars could be placed, with a mechanism that allowed the upper deck to be raised or lowered. This mechanism still works perfectly on this particular example, ensuring that the model remains functional and retains its charm. The upper deck can be folded down so that cars can be easily loaded onto the transporter, and the ramps are still in excellent working order, which makes the play element of this model even more attractive.

The Dinky Toys 39 Unic Car Transporter was usually produced in a striking combination of light blue with a red chassis, which gives the model a lively appearance. The transporter could accommodate four small Dinky Toys cars, two on the lower deck and two on the upper deck, making it an ideal toy for children who like to move their miniature collection.

A good condition example like this one is particularly attractive to collectors. The paint and details are well preserved, and the fact that both the lifting mechanism for the upper deck and the ramps are still in perfect working order adds significantly to the value and playability of the model. Often the mechanical parts of old models show wear or no longer function, so a fully working model is quite rare.

The Dinky Toys 39 Unic Car Transporter is a classic example of the functionality and attention to detail for which Dinky Toys was renowned. Not only does it offer a nostalgic image of car transport in the 50s and 60s, the model itself remains a playful and valuable collector's item. The combination of the robust design, the bright colours and the perfectly working mechanism makes this model a must-have for every collector of vintage Dinky Toys vehicles. Made in France.