Corgi Toys 490 Volkswagen Breakdown Truck
Volkswagen Breakdown Truck by Corgi Toys, No. 490. A unique colour trial finished in 'Corgi Toblerone' blue! From The Gower Collection of fine and rare Corgi models. Starting bid £1000. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £2,800.00
This item is sold.
Notes
This VW Breakdown model looks perfectly familiar in this light ‘Corgi’ blue shade – no wonder, since Corgi used this colour shade for Corgi 441 VW ‘Toblerone’ (1963-67).
This is an exciting pre-production colour trial for this model and was actually pictured in this ‘Corgi Toblerone blue’ shade in the 1966 Corgi Catalogue.
The Corgi 490 VW Breakdown model however, was issued in avocado green with a red interior, and also in white with ‘Racing Club’ decals, yellow interior. Issued 1966-72.
This colour trial example has shaped spun wheels, well-shaped original tyres, spare tyre stowed, and the usual selection of chromed tools. Tow hook and winch. Window glazing. Rivetted base. Tiny fleck of factory blue paint immediately surrounding the rivet which is always good to see.
Standard Corgi Toys 490 Volkswagen Breakdown Truck box in blue and yellow is included. Light wear includes a small storage crumple.
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