C258
Corgi Volvo P. 1800 Factory Sample Piece. Black & white finish with 'Monte Carlo' transfers and spare wheel. Purchased by the current owner from an ex-Corgi employee at the offices in Northampton.
Notes
What an exciting colour trial/sample piece – and a shame this model never went into production. This Volvo P.1800 model is finished in gloss white with a matt black bonnet, red interior, and black painted spun wheels.‘136 ’ racing numbers and ’Monte Carlo’ Rally labels. Red interior. Driver. Rivetted base.
Note the deterioration to the tyres and a few very minor paint marks. Couple of dabs of cream paint added.
An exceptionally scarce piece.
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