Lot 196: Atlas Editions Leyland Octopus Tanker - Esso, Modern Era.

Produced by Atlas Editions as a faithful replica of the classic Dinky Supertoys No. 943, this Leyland Octopus Tanker is finished in the iconic red livery of the Esso Petroleum Company, Ltd. The model is constructed from metal and features a white horizontal stripe along the tank sides with blue lettering. It is detailed with black side ladders and manhole covers, mounted on an eight-wheel chassis with red hubs and black rubber tyres. This item is a modern reproduction designed for collectors, capturing the exact aesthetic and scale of the original mid-century Dinky toy. The model includes its original-style blue and white striped card box.