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Corgi 471 Smith's-Karrier Mobile Canteen 'Patates Frites'. Scarce Belgian issue - 1st Corgi export 'special' model. Very, very near mint/boxed, with leaflet. From the high quality collection in the U.S.

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Price: £395.00

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

Notes

A sought-after, scarce Belgian export issue made between 1965-66 only. Easily distinguishable with its ingenious “glowing” Trans-O-Lite lighting, this was the first Corgi ‘special’ export model. What a beauty – in very, very close to mint condition!

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Spring suspension on shaped spun wheels, and the chef rotates when the knob on the roof is turned. Perfect “Patates Frites” labels.
“Snack Bar” label has a tiny top edge nick. Hard to fault otherwise.
The box is crisp, bright and complete. A little handling/age wear – including end flap creasing and a small end flap seam tear, end flap edge ruffling. Old price label at an end flap.

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