C158
Pre-production Sample Piece of the production model Corgi 158 Elf-Tyrrell Formula 1 Racing Car. Jackie Stewart. Extremely scarce, probably unique factory piece from The Monty Calme Collection.
Notes
This pre-production sample piece went on to full production in 1975 in this deep blue finish with Jackie Stewart driver and ELF labels. This version has racing number 1.
finished driver details and note the screwed base, typical of pre-production pieces. A little wear to some of the labels. Wear besides.
A little piece of Corgi history, courtesy of The Monty Calme Collection!
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