Corgi Toys 404 Bedford Dormobile
Bedford "Dormobile" Personnel Carrier by Corgi Toys, No. 404. Metallic deep coral-cerise version. Very near mint/boxed, with booklet. Scarce. From The West Midlands Collection.
Notes
First issue of this delightful Bedford van in a distinctive deep metallic coral-cerise finish (various shades exist), divided windscreen and flat spun hubs. In very close to mint condition with a small thin stroke of later paint on one side of the roof.
Barely a mark otherwise.
Shiny base. Shiny flat spun wheels and well-shaped fresh-looking treaded tyres.
For comparison only, please take a look at this model on the right when set alongside another from this collection:
The early powder-blue picture box is complete and bright with quite a crisp feel. Lightest wear. Booklet:
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