Corgi 440
Corgi 440 Ford Consul Super Estate Car Golfing Set. Mint/boxed. Scarce with additional 'Opening Tailgate' sign & card packing. From The Inverness Collection.
Notes
A popular Corgi set issued between 1966-69, and notably complete with the rare ‘Opening Tailgate’ sign and card packing!
This set comprises:
1) Corgi 491 Ford Consul Super Estate Car in deep metallic blue finish with “wood” side panels, suspension on bright shaped spun wheels, jewelled headlights, cream interior and opening tailgate. Bright chrome. Fine, well-shaped original tyres.
Mint condition!
2) Golfer, caddie and trolley; all original and as-new!
Inner card stand has vibrant colours on extremely crisp barely handled card. Both pull-out tabs intact. Overall impression is as-new!
Rarely seen with the bright yellow card sign which draws attention to the Opening Tailgate.
The outer box is bright and complete, although do note the two small scratched areas on an end flap.
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