Corgi Toys 418 Austin Taxi
Austin Taxi by Corgi Toys, No. 418. Very near mint/boxed. Later issue with shaped spun wheels & DRIVER. From The West Midlands Collection. Starting bid £95. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
An original gleaming black finish on this early issue Austin taxi made between 1960-65, with shiny shaped spun hubs, and a later issue with driver. ‘Lights’ detail on the roof. Fine original tyres.
Detailed lemon interior and a grey baseplate.
Negligible mark or two to the paint finish. Note a couple of stray dabs of factory silver (one on the roof and a couple of small er light flicks on one side).
The blue and yellow picture box is complete and tear-free. Light age-handling wear.
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