C258
Corgi 258 The "Saint's" Car Volvo P.1800. Near mint plus/boxed. First issue with a black Saint logo figure on a cream background. From a lifetime collection in London.
Notes
First issue model introduced in 1965 in white, with a bright red interior and a black “Saint” matchstick figure transfer on the bonnet. The car is in close to mint condition with just a couple of little marks on one side and the usual little rubbing to the side body line. Displays superbly with a crisp white paint finish, and a complete “Saint” matchstick figure (slight age grubbiness). Jewelled headlights, perfect suspension on shaped spun wheels, driver. As-new original tyres. All original throughout.
The blue and yellow picture box is crisp and complete, with bright colours on intact card. Small light stain on one end. In-the-print lines on one side. No tears or graffiti. Corgi Club Membership Form is included.
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