Dinky Toys 135 Triumph 2000

The Dinky Toys 135 Triumph 2000 was produced by Meccano Ltd from 1963 to 1969. This model was a miniature version of the Triumph 2000, a luxury family car popular in the 1960s for its combination of British elegance, modern engineering and a comfortable driving experience. The Triumph 2000 was often praised for its progressive design and was one of the first executive cars to offer affordable luxury.

The Dinky Toys version of the Triumph 2000 was made with great attention to detail. Typically finished in metallic blue, the model had a sturdy metal body and plastic windows, typical of the detailed Dinky Toys models of the time. The toys were equipped with working wheels and often had chrome bumpers and an accurately reproduced grille, making them a popular play object.

A played-with example tells a story of use and nostalgia. The wheels may show signs of wear, the paint may be chipped in places, and the metal may have picked up some minor wear from years of play. However, these signs of wear add to the charm of the model, as they are evidence of a time when toys were used extensively by children, both indoors and outdoors.

While Dinky Toys are primarily valued as collectibles when in mint condition, played-with examples have a unique appeal for collectors who value the story and history behind the model. The played-with Triumph 2000 is a reminder of the fun and nostalgia of the past, when Dinky Toys were not just on the shelf, but came to life in the hands of children. Made in England.