Daimler Ambulance (Dinky Toys 253)

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Daimler Ambulance (Dinky Toys 253) File:Dinky 253 Daimler Ambulance - 30h (1954-03 MM).jpg (i)
Model 253
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Arch Two , Area 21 Classic Dinky Toys (John Durrant Collection)
Shelf 4

Cream Daimler Ambulance with red hubs, and a red cross and closed side windows on either side of the van. Silver headlamps and a silver radiator feature on the front too. Numbered 30h previously, the model was renumbered to 253 from 1954. 1954-1960.

The original vehicle the toy is modelled from is thought to be the Daimler DC27 Ambulance.

Daimler

The Daimler Company Limited was a British automobile company, founded in 1893. Despite using Gottlieb Daimler’s name and designs, his friend, British engineer Richard Simms, was the company founder.

A reputation for quality vehicles was cemented in public perception by the British Royal Family’s contracts, and international state leader’s tendency to use Daimler vehicles. Technological innovations, including the sleeve valve engine, and their persistence with coachbuilding methods rather than mass-production maintained that reputation, at the cost of a high production rate.

Ownership transferred from British Small Arms (who had the company from 1910, but allowed Daimler relative autonomy) to Jaguar in 1960. The marquee continued as Jaguar-Daimler until 2005, but is currently inactive.

External links

• Daimler History (thoroughbred-cars.com)
• Daimler Company (wikipedia.org)
• Gottlieb Daimler (about.com)
• Daimler DC27 Ambulance Photo (flickr.com)
• Daimler Ambulance Model Photos and Discussion (talkmodeltoys.com)