Dinky Toys 35A; Citroen U23 Breakdown Truck; Dark Red

The U23, or Type 23, was a light (2-ton) truck introduced by Citroën in 1936. Although the engine cowling and front body at that time looked similar to the Citroën Traction Avant, the U23 had a conventional rear-drive transmission. The truck as modelled by Dinky was a facelift version from the mid 50s. Production lasted for a very long time, from the late thirties to the early sixties.

The French Dinky was made from 1955 to 1959.

This Dinky was sourced from Lacy Scott & Knight auctioneers in February 2014