Meccano Ltd. Dinky Toys Ford “Volkswagen” No. 181 Blue Dinky Toy/ Meccano Ltd.. Made in England. Issued 1956-1969. Die-Cast metal. Exact scale unknown. Approx. 3-1/2” long.This “Volkswagen” Beetle was released in 1956 and was made until 1969. This car some play wear but is still in good restorable condition. The paint has numerous spots of loss and chips (see photos). The wheels are solid blue metal with rounded off axle ends. The right rear tire... is missing. One tire has 2 splits, one has minor wear and the other has “flat spot” which is typical of older Dinky cars that have set in one position for many years. The body shows no sign of corrosion or metal fatigue and has no cracks or breaks. The base (chassis) and has light surface rust and is marked: “DINKY TOYS, VOLKSWAGEN, MADE IN ENGLAND, MECCANO LTD.” with no other markings.A good candidate for restoration or for display as is. Sold AS IS. Good condition. NO RESERVEALL FORMS OF PAYPAL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT AND WISH TO MAIL YOUR PAYMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU BID OR PURCHASE. NOTE: FOR COMBINED SHIPPING (all items in one box) PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL I HAVE SENT A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE. US BUYERS -Choice of USPS FIRST CLASS or PRIORITY MAIL.International Shipping by eBay Global Shipping Program . SHIPPING OPTIONS – Buyer pays calculated shipping (to your Zip Code or country)For US shipping, these options are available: FIRST CLASS Delivery in 3-5 days to most parts of the country.OR PRIORITY MAIL Delivery in 2-3 days for most of the US. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE EITHER OF THESE OPTIONS AT CHECKOUT. All US shipping includes Delivery Confirmation tracking service (number will be posted on auction Details page). IF YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS that is on file with PayPal is NOT CORRECT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. You will be responsible for additional shipping charges if an item is returned for incorrect address. International Shipping is by the eBay Global Shipping Program. COMBINED SHIPPING Explained: If you win or buy multiple items, I always combine shipping costs. I put all of your items in one box and you pay for whatever that weighs (saves money and cardboard). My listings are not set up to automatically calculate combined shipping (the eBay checkout will just keep adding up individual fees). FOR COMBINED SHIPPING, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE INSTANT PAYMENT UNTIL I SEND A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE. Note: USPS First Class rates only apply to packages under 13 oz. FEEDBACK: I always reply to feedback. I will leave feedback after you receive your item, are happy with it and leave feedback for me. If you have ANY PROBLEMS with your purchase or my service, PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY so that the PROBLEM CAN BE RESOLVED.