Mebetoys Models A36 Fiat 500
Fiat 500 by Mebetoys Models, No. A36. Rare launch issue in blue with a black sunroof and in the WHITE LAUNCH BOX. From 1965. Very, very near mint/boxed. From The Milan Collection. Starting bid £3000. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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A remarkable find from The Milan Collection. This is the extremely rare and sought-after Fiat 500 in metallic blue with a black sunroof, jewelled headlights, opening doors, detailed black interior with chrome details. Metal wheels and well-shaped original tyres with a light tread. 1:43 scale.
In virtually mint condition!
The rare white launch box with a picture of the Fiat and Mebetoys logo on one side. Image of the Fiat and picture of a naked model on two other faces:
‘UNA FOTOMODELLA’ and an ‘AUTOMODELLO’ part of the text in red and black on another face. Both large end flaps have an image of the Fiat. Light wear and a crease.
_Here is Cavalieri Ugo Besana, Mebetoys models designer, pictured holding this launch box with the current owner:
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