Mettoy 881

Mettoy No.881 Vanwall Racing Car. A rare early large-scale Mettoy (Corgi) model. Near mint plus/boxed, with card packing ring. From The Pennsylvanian Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

Mettoy toys 881 vanwall racing car yy842

Price: £200.00

This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.

Notes

1:18th scale diecast Vanwall Racing Car is a rare find, especially with its colourfully illustrated card box.
Friction drive model with a glossy green finish, racing driver and complete racing number ‘18’ labels (a little light creasing/wear). Silver cast wheels with spokes detail, well-shaped original tyres. Occasional little mark to the paint finish.

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For comparison only, please see the model placed alongside a later Corgi issue.

The colourful card box has strong colours and no graffiti. However, there are two storage punctures and one end flap is missing.
With card packing ring:

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