A dad’s ransom - a photo on Flickriver

A dad’s ransom

            A magnum opus addition to the Dinky Supertoys range in July 1958 was this car-carrying ensemble. It was the most expensive Dinky Toy produced to date, at a grand total cost of £1.18.6 (£1.92). Bear in mind that the average father’s pay then was £5 per week, while my own pocket money was 6d/week (£0.03), so I knew I stood an icicle-in-hell’s chance of ever getting this toy. While this was an impressive piece of kit, I actually preferred the rival Corgi offering, which appeared much more realistic.
   

Taken on: January 2, 2020

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July 1958

dinky supertoys

car transporter

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Camera: Apple iPhone 6, f/2.2, 1/30 sec, 4.2mm, ISO 64 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Apple iPhone 6
Aperture:	f/2.2
Exposure Time:	0.033 sec (1/30)
Focal Length:	4.2mm
ISO:	64
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	12.4.4
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