Hi all, I would like to suggest to fill this thread with pictures of Dinky Toys together with their real-world counterparts. Of many Dinky Toys it is easy to find the prototypes, but of as many Dinky Toys it is rather complicated to trace the 1:1 vehicle which was modelled. Any other information about the model-prototype relation would be appreciated as well!

I'll make a start in order to have an idea:





 









Kind regards, Jan

pet project of mine was locating photos of the very real 25H/250 Streamlined fore Engine.


apparently I was not alone in this quest


Here are the results so far:

Those are great and it is nice to see the real vehicles. Don't get to see them over here in North America.

Dinky Toys 1959 Dodge Royal Sedan, #191





And the real car.










This one is a 1958 I believe so could be a closer match for the Dinky Toy.

cars are easier, but purpose build trucks are a bit more of a challenge.


For instance the very unusual TK Bedford converted by Jones Fleetmaster with the crane operation deck from the cabin was very real.

Great Idea !


I love it and will read this topic with interest.

A splendid suggestion Jan, and some fine examples shown so far. Let's keep it going!

















 


Should we include Matchbox Dinkys too?

Great Idea, one of those "why didn't I think of that" things


The millionth Holden (an EJ) and the model it inspired

Dinky Toys 131 Cadillac Eldorado







1956 Cadillac Eldorado






And again in Yellow.


Dinky actually issued the toy in this pale yellow color.

Heya Jim, take a look at the RL Coles Crane Truck... it has a trailer... Dinky made these trailers too. But does the Dinky truck have a towhook???

Dinky 'Mersey Tunnel' Land Rover proves to be difficult to find.


Dinky Daimler Ambulance is much easier.


























Richard K

Oops, waking up I see this overwhelming result! Thank you all! Very nice examples.

Another few then:

















Let's go on like this! To be continued ...

Kind regards, Jan

car transporters are a favorite hobby, but have a little problem locating the real ones Dinky posed on.


 


however have found a match with the Corgi Toys Ecurie Ecosse.