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This is a rare, all-metal 1:55 scale diecast Petrol Tanker manufactured by Maxwell India in the iconic Burmah-Shell livery. This is a "survivor" piece with exceptional shelf appeal, featuring factory-fresh paint quality rarely seen in Indian diecast of this era.
CONDITION DETAILS:The Diecast Model:Paint: Stunning, high-gloss condition. The red, yellow, and green colors are bright and look unplayed with.Material: Both the cab and the tanker are solid diecast metal.
Structural Notes: Please read carefully ....The model is currently in three separate pieces. The connecting post between the cab and its chassis has snapped, and the hitch connection between the truck and the tanker has also snapped. Factory Error: The tanker features a unique factory casting flaw—a half-inch crack with a pinhead-sized hole. This is not damage from play; the original red gloss paint is glazed into and around the flaw, proving it left the factory this way. The Original Box: A very solid "Maxwell Mini" box with vibrant, colorful graphics. Displays excellently on four sides.One end flap is present and solid; the other end flap is missing.
SUMMARY:While the metal supports have snapped over time, this piece displays as if it were mint once positioned on a shelf. The breaks are internal and largely invisible when the model is set up for display. This is a premier "display shell" and box for a serious collector of Maxwell or Indian petroleum memorabilia. SOLD AS-IS: This item is intended for static display or professional restoration. Please see photos for the exact three-piece state of the model.
