Tonys' Corgi Cars  

These are my Corgi toys that are not Mini's. There are less of these than I would like but...all collectors say the same I think. I might split these pages into the cars and commercials soon.

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One of my favourite play-value toys as I was growing up was the gift set #24. The Commer Constructor Kit provided numerous variations and lots of fun. This kit is one I acquired from a fellow collector as he divested some of his models in favour of other pursuits. I think I was fortunate at the price and the only blemish is the missing brown seat that should be sitting alongside the milkman.First issued in August 1963, 345000 kits were produced until its demise in 1968.
And to complement the kit from the same vendor came the the June 1963 released 'County Police' Commer van. Made from the same chassis casting and fitted with a battery holder and flashing light in the rear body section. The model was withdrawn in 1967 after 438,000 units had been sold.
The Mercedes Benz Pullman was the only model (to my knowledge) that came with a wet windscreen. At least the 'rain' was moulded into the plastic screen section, and the 'wipers' moved inside the screen as the wheels turned. 977,000 of the model were sold between its release in November 1964 and its withdrawal from production only 2 years later in 1969.
The Aston Martin DB4 from Corgi was the basis for the famous James Bond 007 Aston Martin.This example is in good condition while the box is a bit rough. Corgi #218 Yellow Aston Martin Corgi # 218 was issued in March 1960 in Red with yellow interior. The Primose yellow and red interior was released later. This model featured the first opening bonnet in a die-cast car that revealed a detailed engine bay.Originally priced at UK 4/7d.
One of my prize possessions. This Corgi #214S is in pristine condition. When I first saw this model I was amazed that the tyres did not have any signs of wear. I doubt that this car was ever played with. Issued in June 1962 and withdrawn in 1964. It was a revamp of the original Ford Thunderbird Hardtop first introduced in 1959.This model is cast in two parts. The roof being separate from the body.
   
       

 

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