1960s LEGO HO 1:87 Red Esso Bedford Tanker Truck

This wonderful little toy is a 1960s LEGO HO 1:87 Red Esso Bedford Tanker Truck first released in 1958. Two different models were produced: model 1 with the indicators at the front, and model 2 with the indicators at the side. This version has the lights on the front.

Marked LEGO on the base.

Condition: The model is unboxed and in good cosmetic condition. There are a few surface blemishes which are only noticeable on very close inspection. The Esso decal on the left hand door is torn and there are 'nibbles' in the other decals.

Brand: Lego® (made in Denmark)

Material: Plastic with transparent windows

Colour/Type:

• Red Body and Roof
• Silver wheels 
• Esso logos on the doors and sides of the tanker.
• Transparent windows and split screen windscreen

 Scale: 1/87

Model: -  HO 1:87 Red Esso Bedford Tanker set 250-1 LEGO System i Leg

Size: approximately 9 cm length

LEGO® began producing HO scale cars in 1955 as part of the Town Plan system. This range was designed to complement LEGO® building sets, allowing children to create model cities.

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NB: The listing is for this one unboxed tanker, other accessories are shown for photographic purposes only and are not included.