CGS38
Corgi Gift Set 38 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. Very near mint/boxed, with some packing. Scarce. From The New European Collection.
Notes
The sought-after set comprises:
1) Corgi 318 Mini Cooper ‘S’ in bright red finish with a white roof, jewelled head and spotlights, racing number ‘52’ on both sides, Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot, shaped spun wheels with suspension. In very close to mint condition, with a little tarnishing to the sump guard, mere dot to one of the racing numbers, and another tiny edge dot to the Monte Carlo bonnet decal. Couple of edge marks to the white roof.
2)Corgi 322 Rover 2000 in shining metallic maroon finish with a white roof, complete Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot, and complete racing number ‘136’ on both doors. Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled headlights and “Trans-O-Lite” lights. In very near mint condition with just the occasioanl tiny mark.
3) Corgi 323 Citroen DS19 in pale blue finish with a white roof. Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled lights, intact aerial on the roof. Complete racing number ‘75’ on both sides, Rally labels on bonnet and boot (tony edge nick to the bonnet label). Little mark to the paint toward the rear.
The attractively illustrated card plinth on which each car sits is bright and complete. Minor age wear only.
The outer box is complete, with strong colours. Minor age grubbiness, a couple of tears and a small puncture on a non-picture side. Tape residue at one end.
It comes complete with a white card rectangular packing piece and 2 of the 3 individual card pieces.