CGS6
Corgi Gift Set 6 Volkswagen Truck with Trailer & Cooper-Maserati F/1. Very near mint-very, very near mint/boxed (tear). From an old shop find in Yorkshire.
Price: £225.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A scarce set issued between 1967-69 comprising:
1) Corgi 490 VW Breakdown Truck, shaped spun wheels with suspension. With strung tow hook, red VW emblem, complete “RACING CLUB” paper labels on both sides. Both spare tyres are present, as well as an intact opening red plastic tool box, complete with all the chrome tools. No chevron paper label.
2)* Corgi 156 Cooper-Maserati on a red trailer* with detailed cast wheels (front two wheels are gold-coloured). Virtually mint model is still banded to the red trailer. Couple of very minor (surely as-made) marks to the red trailer.
The contents are housed in a distinctive and most attractive card picture box with a flip-up colourful backdrop for display. Typical stress tear at both opening hinges.
Strong vivid colours on sturdy card. Ruffling and storage wear besides. Old tape which kept the box closed still in situ.
Inner has no tears, colours are vivid. Both winged card pieces are intact which may be used to prop open the box on display.
All in all, this is a scarce and appealing two-piece Gift Set.
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