Corgi 228
Corgi 228 Volvo P.1800. Deep red issue. Near mint plus/boxed. From The Berlin Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1962-65 in a variety of colour finishes.
This example has a bright deep red paint finish with a lemon interior and silver detailing at the raised body lines and bumpers (all original). Suspension on shiny shaped spun hubs. Well-shaped original tyres.
A few small marks to the paint finish.
The box is complete and bright, with a Corgi Club Membership Form included. Faint imprint of period writing on one box face ( a gift to the original owner ). Period pencilled price and light wear.
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