Corgi Gift Set 40 The Avengers

The Avengers by Corgi Toys, Gift Set 40. Near mint plus/boxed. Very scarce first issue with GREEN BENTLEY, with 3 original umbrellas & packing. From The Hastings Collection. Starting bid £350. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 front

Price: £1,550.00

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

Notes

This is a close-to-mint, all original and complete example; the first issue version with the rare green Bentley.
Issued between 1966-69, this set would have been released at the start of the production run.
The set comprises:

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 cars

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 back

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 bentley base

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 lotus base

1)John Steed’s Bentley in green and black finish, correct for this set with red metal wire wheels. Complete with all parts, and including the figure of John Steed at the wheel. In close to mint condition (occasional tiny mark/little edge rub). Fine original tyres.

2) Emma Peel’s Lotus Elan S2 is in sparkling white finish. Close to mint with a few small marks at some exposed edges. Suspension on shaped spun wheels. Fine original tyres. Original figure of Emma Peel.

Three plastic umbrellas (all originals).
Inner card plinth is bright and crisp, with vivid illustrations. Very close to pristine.

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 plinth

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 plinth reverse

The colourful card outer box is complete and strongly-coloured. Note the curious light
‘singeing’ at one edge. Minor age wear/grubbiness besides.

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 box 1

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 box 2

Original card packing piece is included.

Corgi toys gift set 40 the avengers ee808 packing

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