Corgi Gift Set 38 Monte Carlo Rally
1965 Monte Carlo Rally by Corgi Toys, Gift Set, No 38. Very near mint -very, very near mint/boxed. With ALL card packing including original tissue wrap. Scarce set from The Marc Mulvale Collection. Starting bid £750. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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A scarce and popular Corgi Gift Set_.
This sensational set comprises:
1) Corgi 321 Mini Cooper ‘S’ in bright red finish with a white roof, jewelled head and spotlights, complete racing number ‘52’ on one side (small cream background edge nick to the other). Complete Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot. Shaped spun wheels with suspension. Virtually mint paint finish.
2) Corgi 322 Rover 2000 in lustrous metallic maroon finish with a white roof, notably complete Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot. Complete racing number ‘136’ on both doors, too (tiny fleck to the cream background on one). Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled headlights and “Trans-O-Lite” lights. Virtually mint paint finish.
3) Corgi 323 Citroen DS19 in pale blue finish with a white roof. Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled lights, intact aerial on the roof. Complete racing number ‘75’ on both sides, intact rally labels on bonnet and boot. Virtually mint paint finish.
The colourfully-illustrated detailed card plinth on which each car sits is in an exceptional state and such a decorative backdrop for the models. Original card packing support piece in the base of the plinth. No wheel slot tears.
Lots of relevant printed information on the reverse:
The pictorial all-card outer box has light wear including a couple of storage scuffs. storage crease and a very small tear. Period price label and period pricing on an end flap.
With the individual white card packing pieces for each model and two even have the original tissue wrapping! White card packing piece is present too.
Corgi Club Membership Form.
Hardly need to say how rare it is to find with all these packing accessories.
A desirable and scarce Corgi Gift Set.