Corgi Gift Set 48
Corgi Gift Set 48 Corgi Car Transporter (Ford) with 6 Cars. Very near mint - very, very near mint/boxed. Version with 'SUN RALLY MINI' from 1968. With Instruction Leaflet & Accessories. From the 'Exclusively Mini' Collection. Bids are invited on this model - please see the relevant section on our Faq Page. QDT starting bid £500. Please note that QDT apply 10% buyer's commission, with a ceiling of £100.
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Issued by Corgi during 1968, this is a most sought-after Gift Set, complete with
the SUN-RALLY Mini and the metallic bronze Hillman Imp.
In detail, this set comprises:
1) Corgi 1138 Ford Articulated Car Transporter in fresh and original scarlet red, blue with a very pale green-blue upper ramp, four intact red plastic chocks, cast wheels. The distinctive ‘Corgi Cars’ sign is gleaming bright on both sides, both paper labels are complete at the rear. Notably, both wing mirrors are intact and still have the reflective pieces too. Straight, silver roof horns. Occasional minor mark only. Very near mint.
2) Corgi 252 Rover 2000 in lustrous metallic maroon with a cream interior. Trans-O-Lite issue with shaped spun wheels. Very near mint.
3) Corgi 251 Hillman Imp in bright metallic gold with a white stripe. Very near mint condition. Suspension is not present on just one wheel. Scarce colour issue. Suitcase is included. Very near mint.
4) Corgi 440 Ford Cortina Estate. Metallic blue version with brown and cream side panels, shaped spun wheels with suspension. Jewelled headlights. Very, very near mint.
5) Corgi 226 Morris Mini-Minor in lavender blue, red interior, shaped spun wheels. Very, very near mint.
6) Corgi 249 Morris Mini Cooper De-Luxe in black with a red roof and complete wickerwork side and rear panels. Suspension on shaped spun wheels, jewelled headlights. Very, very near mint.
7) Corgi 333 Austin Mini Cooper ‘S’ Sun-RAC Rally in red and white with suspension on shaped spun wheels. Complete delicate transfers throughout. Red finish is vibrant. Fine original tyres. Graded very near mint since the sump guard is tarnished. Otherwise hard to fault.
All contents are housed in a complete and bright polystyrene inner. Light marking from the models. Complete CORGI TOYS label.
This set comes with the Instruction Leaflet for the Corgi Car Transporter and original sealed packet of traffic cones.
The colourfully illustrated outer box is vibrant, clean and fresh. The original cellophane window has a tear however. Tiny wear including a small light scuff besides. These boxes are particularly difficult to find this good.