Old-Ads

Old Advertisements

Vintage magazine advertisements and advertising from the 1960's and 1970's.

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Dinky Toy Advert 13

WORLD BEATERS FROM DINKY

The fantastic world-beating HAWKER HARRIER JUMP JET with swivelling jet exhausts
Another great plane joins the ever growing Dinky Air Armada. Model No. 722
The Hawker Harrier has
Fully retractable undercarriage, linked to swivelling jet exhausts. Operated by sliding button
Retractable wing tip stabilising wheels
Moulded cockpit canopy and nose cone

719 Spitfire MkII; 721 Junkers JU87B Stuka; 715 Beechcraft C55 Baron; 710 Beechcraft S35 Bonanaza; 717 Boing 737

Model No. 223 NEW McLaren M8A CAN AM
with opening rear engine cover
detailed engine
'plated' roll bar
extra wide tyres
Racing wing mirror
With SPEEDWHEELS

and another world-beater for value DINKY TOYS catalogue STILL ONLY 3D from your favourite toy shops.
leaders go for DINKY TOYS the tough, action-packed models
Circa September 1970

Dinky Toy Advert 12

3 FAST MOVIN' AMERICANS FROM DINKY TOYS

Model No. 175 Cadillac Eldorado
A real swanky limousine finished in two-tone. Interior release catch lifts bonnet to reveal finely detailed engine. Opening boot, openeing doors, tilting seats and Speedwheels.

Model No. 174 Ford Mercury Cougar
A sleek looking Freeway free-roller. with Speedwheels to go further, faster. Two opening doors, tip forward seats and a retractable radio aerial. Smooth silver meatllic trim.

Model No. 221 Corvette Stingray
A trim, compact roadster packed with action features. Opening doors, swivelling headlights, plated bumpers and lift up bonnet that reveals a fine detailed engine. Plus Speedwheels.
Circa April 1970

Dinky Toy Advert 11

The tough workaday team from DINKY TOYS

Model No. 438 Ford D800 Tipper Truck
Rugged, realistic, this is the model that's built to take the rough with the smooth. Opening doors, jewelled headlights, with tipping body and opening tailgate to release the load

Model No. 344 Land Rover with SPEEDWHEELS
A true-to-life replica of teh famous car that's at home on building sites, in the desert or in the jungle - wherever ther's a tough job to be done. It's got opening doors, opening bonnet with detailed engine, jewelled headlights, rear hook - and Speedwheels for smooth touring.
Circa June 1970

Dinky Toy Advert 10

NEW DINKY MILITARY MIGHT!

NEW CHIEFTAIN TANK Pride of the armoured corps!
A fabulous new model with Shell firing gun; Elevating barrel; Full traverse swivelling turret!; Moving tank tracks!: Model No. 683

677 Great new Task Force Set
Model 681 D.U.K.W.
Model 682 Stalwart Load Carrier
Model 680 Ferret Armoured Car
All fitted with Speedwheels

NEW! U.S. ARMY T-42A
Retractable undercarriage and nose wheel; Lift-off engine covers; Model No. 712
Circa November 1972

Dinky Toy Advert 9

THE RUGGED ONES FROM DINKY

Model No. 451 The Johnston ROAD SWEEPER
The robust street cleaner with Two revolving brushes and swivelling simulated suction pipe!

Model No. 254 The crime beating POLICE RANGE ROVER
Opening doors and bonnet; Lift-up rear door with drop-down tailgate; Moulded windows, interior and seat; Tipping seat backs; Jewelled headlights; Roof Police sign; With Sppedwheels

DIE-CAST MODELS YOU MAKE YOURSELF DINKY ACTION KITS
The Latest! FORD ESCORT
Opening; doors, bonnet and boot; Tipping seats; Police stickers and sign; Model No. 1004
BUILD THEM AND PAINT THEM YOURSELF!

AND THE FANTASTIC ED STRAKER'S CAR FROM THE T.V. SERIES UFO
WITH KEYLESS CLOCKWORK MOTOR! Windows; Moulded interior; Model No. 352
Circa November 1971

Dinky Toy Advert 8

The following Dinky Toy advertisement was published in 1969 and features Joe 90's car from the TV series "Joe 90"

Be the first in your gang with Joe's Car. Another winner from Dinky Toys

Model No. 102 Joe 90 Car
Unique Action Features in Joe's car. In your toyshops now!
1 Automatic opening wings. 2 Extending tail fins. 3 Flashing engine exhaust. 4 Independent super suspension. 5 Plated twin aero turbine engines. 6 Jewelled headlights.

More Dinky Toys from your TV favourites
Captain Scarlet's Terrific Trio - Direct from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.
Model No. 104 Spectrum Pusuit Vehicle
Model No. 103 Spectrum Patrol Car
Model No. 105 Maximum Security Vehicle

Two Fabulous models from Thundebirds
Model No. 100 Lady Penelope's Fab 1
Model No. 101 Thunderbird 2.
Circa August 1969

Dinky Toy Advert 7

Latest & Zippiest from Dinky

Model No. 224 Mercedes-Benz C111
Speedwheels. Opening rear bonnet revealing detailed engine. Lift up 'gull wing' doors. Moulded windows, interior and seats. Transparent headlights.

Model No. 225 The fast and furious Lotus F1 Racing Car
Plated engine, exhast pipes, steering wheel and cockpit rearview mirrors. Wide tyres. Moulded driver. Airfoil stabiliser above engine.

Model No. 439 The Big Tough Ford D.800 Snow Plough and Tipper Truck.
Opening doors. Opening tailgate. Tipping body. Pivoting snowplough blade with simulated hydraulic ram action. Moulded seats, windows and steering wheel.

Model No. 308 Leyland 384 Tractor
Hand-set steering on front wheels. Moulded tyres and driver. Rear towing hook.
Circa March 1971.

Dinky Toy Advert 6

This Dinky Toy advertisement was published in 1969 and features the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, Spectrum Patrol Car Maximum Security Vehicle from the TV series "Captian Scarlet"

LOOK! Dynamic Action from Dinky Toys

Model No. 404 Conveyancer Fork Lift Truck
Raising and lowering fork blades with pallet. Steering. Removable Load Guard and Driver. Lifting engine cover. Detailed engine. Height 3 3/8" Length 3 13/16"

No. 168 Ford Escort
Opening bonnet and boot. Detailed engine. Opening doors. Moulded seat interior with tip up front seats. Plated bumper and body trim. Length 3 13/16"

Model No. 976 Michigan 180-111 Tractor Dozer
Detachable cab. Lift-off engine panels. Lifting arms. Tilting blade. Steers from cab. Length 5 3/4"

Model No. 205 Lotus Cortina Rally Car
Opening bonnet with special release. Opening boot and doors. Tipping front seat backs. Plated bumpers and grille. Triple spot lights. Racing type wing mirrors. Twin aerials. Rally numbers and body flashes. Length 4 1/8"

Captain Scarlet's Terrific Trio
Model No. 104 Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle
Front Hatch opens to fire rocket. Hinged movable rear track. Retractable Twin Aerials. Side Hatch opens and seat automatically lowers Captain Scarlet to ground. Length 6 5/16".
Model No. 103 Spectrum Patrol Car
Turbo jet engine noise. Aerial and suspension. Length 4 3/4".
Model No. 105 Maximum Security Vehicle
Opening Hatches. Drop down ramps. Crate containing isotopes. Suspension and Aerial. Length 5 11/32".
Meccano Limited:Binns Road:Liverpool
Circa March 1969

Dinky Toy Advert 5

This dinky toy advertisement was published in 1969 / 1970 and features Sam's car from the TV series Joe 90

POW! New power driven Dinky Toys

No. 108 Sam's Car from Joe 90
with the fantastic KEYLESS clock-work motor, gives powerful automatic drive. World Intelligence Network Lapel badge included. Another super Dinky with all the authentic details, an airfoil stabiliser for extra road holding. Another Dinky First!

No. 370 Dragster Champ
Spring-loaded starter unit. Take a look at these true-to-life features. Plated engine, exhaust pipes and chassis. Extra wide rear tyres. Simulated parachute pack on cab. Moulded driver, windscreen and anti-roll bar. Speedwheels give your car the z-i-p that makes it go further!
Circa January 1970.