A difficult set to find, this version with revised assortment of cars, this can been seen in the 1966 catalogue (picture taken from catalogue). Only issued for a very short period before the GS41 was introduced.
Models:
Corgi 1105 Bedford Car Transporter comes in red, blue and white. Bright hubs, well shaped tyres, silver trim, firm suspension, both wing mirrors & reflective pieces present, shiny metal parts, clear glazing & very nice set of decals. Very near mint
Corgi 228 Volvo P1800 in tan. Shiny shaped hubs, red interior, 2 jewelled headlights, well shaped treaded tyres, firm suspension, silver trim, clear glazing, shiny baseplate & not a hint of rust to the axles. Virtually mint (Comes in very nice non picture end stamped box)
Corgi 229 Chevrolet Corvair comes in blue. Shiny shaped hubs, yellow interior, well shaped treaded tyres, bright clear glazing, firm suspension, shiny baseplate & not a hint of rust to axles. Virtually mint. (Comes in very nice box)
Corgi 239 VW Karmann 1500 comes in cream. Shiny shaped hubs, red interior, suitcase present well shaped treaded tyres, bright clear glazing, firm suspension, shiny baseplate & not a hint of rust to axles. Very near mint. (Comes in very nice box)
Corgi 252 Rover 2000 comes in metallic blue. Shiny shaped hubs, yellow interior, well shaped treaded tyres, bright clear glazing, firm suspension, shiny baseplate & not a hint of rust to axles. Virtually mint. (Comes in very nice non picture end stamped box)
Box & Elements:
The box is in very nice order with strong colours, snug fitting lid to base & shows only very light/minimal age wear. A tough find in this condition.
Comes with packing separator + all internal packing, correct instructions & open ended blanks
A difficult set to find, this version with revised assortment of cars and can been seen in the 1966 catalogue (picture taken from catalogue). Only issued for a short period before the GS41 was introduced.
Sold February 2022
