Corgi Toys 208M Jaguar 2.4 Litre Saloon
Jaguar 2.4 Litre Saloon by Corgi Toys, No. 208M. Metallic blue. A rare find with a GREY BASE. Very near mint/boxed, with pink Corgi Club Membership Form. From The Richmond Collection. QDT starting bid £500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Issued between 1957-60, this is an all original example in vibrant metallic mid-blue with flat spun wheels and a difficult find with a grey baseplate.
The base is undoubtedly genuine and it even has the tell-tale trace of metallic blue around 2 of the rivets. It is contemporary with other late issue mechanicals. Grey base paint appears to be a 1960 feature. It cannot be a coincidence that the only 3 models that ran in to 1960 are the Thunderbird, Austin and this one. All other models terminating in 1959 have black bases.
Working flywheel motor.
Such a lovely example, looking completely unused.
Couple of small as-made paint bubbles on the roof – and that’s about it. Gives the impression of unsold, old shop stock.
The early powder blue box is bright and clean example. Pink Corgi Club Membership Form.
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