CGS13
Corgi Gift Set 13 Renault R16 Tour De France Paramount Film Unit. Very near mint/boxed (wear) with leaflet. Later issue with plain orange card back drop and leaflet. From the south-east London Collection.
Price: £195.00
This item is sold.
Notes
This scarce original Gift Set looks as if the items have never been removed from the pristine polystyrene plinth and comprises:
A black and white Renault in very near mint, unused condition with complete detailed transfers and ‘Paramount’ roof sign labels. Car still has the original elastic banding it to the plinth. Complete with spare wheel in the bonnet, driver, camera man and camera. A rare find in this condition!
Few very minor marks only.
Bright silver base and as-new original tyres with "Corgi Toys’ embossed.
Slightly later version with a plain orange card backdrop inside the box. Crisp, fresh and bright. This set comes complete with the the race leader on his bicycle in his yellow jersey. Original tape in situ!
Polystyrene plinth is complete and as-new with the sticky pad positioned to hold the cyclist in place.
The header card window box is crisp and complete with intact original cellophane. Two end flap tears. A little age wear besides.
Comes with the plain orange backdrop (so second issue).
Also included is the model specific Membership Form with details of the tour in three different languages.
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