C485
Corgi 485 Austin Mini Countryman 'Surfing'. Very near mint (casting flaw)/boxed. With figure, surf boards & Model Specific Leaflet. From a high quality collection in the U.S.
Notes
Issued between 1965-69, this Mini has a sea-green finish, ‘wood panelling’, yellow interior, jewelled headlights, chrome roof-rack with two surfing boards, and surfing figure. Suspension on shaped spun wheels. Complete with intact aerial.
Grey base and as-new original tyres.
Few tiny dots may be found if you scrutinise with intent, and note the casting around the front windscreen on one side ( factory casting flaw).
Model specific leaflet:
The colourful pictorial box is in shop-fresh condition with day-one bright colours on crisp, clean, undamaged card. Tiniest wear only.
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