C438
Corgi 438 Red Cross Military Ambulance Pre-production Sample. Original property of Marcel Van Cleemput, Chief Designer for Corgi. From The Monty Calme Collection.
Price: £425.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Sold through QDT several years ago on behalf of an Austrian collector, a personal friend of Marcel. This Military Landrover sample piece was part of the original property of Marcel Van Cleemput.
Based on Corgi 438 Land Rover, this model has a plastic canopy with hand-painted Red Cross details on both sides and on the roof. The Landrover is in hand-painted military green, and the original deep green of the Landrover may be seen, particularly between the headlights and radiator.
This model never went into production, so this is a unique item.
Some wear to the plastic canopy paint finish as well as two small surface cracks.
Associative Provenance is included.
You may like
Corgi Toys 1147 Scammell Truck "Ferrymasters"
Scammell Truck "Ferrymasters" by Corgi Toys, No. 1147. Very near mint (no leaf suspension)/boxed, with packing. From Boris's Collection.
Corgi Toys 477 Land-Rover Breakdown Truck
Land-Rover Breakdown Truck by Corgi Toys, No. 477. Very, very near mint/boxed, with card ring. With spun wheels & EARLY PAPER LABEL. Plastic canopy. Scarce. From Boris's Collection.
Corgi Toys 256 VW 1200 in East African Safari Trim with Rhino
Volkswagen 1200 in East African Safari Trim with Rhino by Corgi Toys, No. 256. Very near mint/boxed. Left-hand drive. With all packing, leaflet & circular card ring. From Boris's Collection.
