Corgi 154
2 x Corgi 154 John Player Special Lotus. Very, very near mint/boxed. With original period correspondence between Marcel Van Cleemput & Domingos Piedade ( Emerson Fittipaldi manager). Dated 1973. From The Old School Collection.
Notes
These racing cars (1:36 scale) have a shining black finish with a gold trim. Look like they have barely been out of their distinctive black and gold boxes.
1) Version with Emerson Fittipaldi on the box reverse. Driver has a red helmet.
The black and gold window box is bright, crisp and intact with smooth original cellophane. Note the print ‘JOHN PLAYER SPECIAL’ Lotus at box front and end flaps.
2)As above, but slightly later issue with Ronnie Peterson on the box reverse. Driver has blue helmet. Box is bright, clean and complete with intact original cellophane Some handlign wear including ruffling and a couple of tiny end flap tears.
Also included is the period correspondence between Marcel Van Cleemput & Domingos Piedade ( Emerson Fittipaldi manager). Dated 1973.
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