C156
Corgi 156 Cooper-Maserati F/1. Rare colour trial piece, originally sold through Losch Auction House Germany, March 2000, as part of the property of Marcel Van Cleemput, Chief Designer for Corgi. From The Monty Calme Collection
Notes
Lot number 2272 at Losch Auction House, Germany in 2000. This colour trial piece is finished in yellow and white, with Racing Number 6 paper labels and vertical stripe on the bonnet. Deep gold cast wheels (save for one which is bare metal). With driver, intact windscreen, and delicate parts.
The production version would be finished in deep blue throughout with Racing Number 7.
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