C6
Original Prototype Corgi Road Sweeper. From 'The New European' Collection. Pictured in 'The Great Book of Corgi' page 468.
Notes
An exceptional collection of prototypes were purchased by ?The New European? Collector, largely originating from two well-documented sources i.e. the auction of the property of Marcel Van Cleemput at Sotheby?s Auction House in 1999 and the Losch Auction House in Germany during 2000.
Sold at Losch Auction House in 2000 (lot. No . 2142) this Corgi prototype of the Road Sweeper vehicle never went into production.
Detailed prototype n pale grey-white with black chassis. Brush on the undercarriage and a rear tipping section. Lacks small component on the base. Plastic. With roof light detail, window glazing and two steering wheels fitted.
Measures approx. 11.5 cms.
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