Corgi 228
Corgi 228 Volvo P.1800. Beige, red interior. Scarce. Near mint/boxed. From The Reference Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1962-65 in a variety of colour finishes. After 1965, this car became the Saints Volvo (renumbered Corgi 258).
This example has a fresh gleaming deep beige finish with silver detailing at raised body lines, bumpers, radiator (all original). Marking to the side raised body lines.
Shaped spun wheels and jewelled headlights. Fine, well-shaped original tyres.
The picture box is complete and bright. A touch grubby and light age wear. Scribble on an end flap.
Not an easy colour variation to find.
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