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.
Notes
A very popular Corgi model – this example has a fine and gleaming scarlet paint finish. The left-hand drive version has a notably complete detailed bonnet label (tiny wear), complete door numbers and “Nairobi” label (light wear). Chrome bumpers, wheels, baseplate, and sparkling jewelled headlights.
Very close to mint.
It comes complete with rhino, as well as the white card packing piece and the yellow card packing piece that fits over the wheel on the roof. With card packing ring too.
The colourful card plinth on which car and rhino sit is an attractive display piece. Light wear and a couple of small tears where the rhino’s back legs are slotted! Complete pull tags at both ends.
Box reverse has lots of information about the “Beetle”.
The outer box is bright and complete, with eye-catching graphics.Light age/handling wear.
Model specific Leaflet included.
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