C468

Notes

This model represents one of four London Routemaster buses that were sent to Montreal Canada for the 1967 World’s Fair (Expo 67). The buses (and this model) were sponsored by Brooke Bond, the company that produces both Red Rose coffee and Red Rose Tea. The buses operated between Philip’s Square Montreal and the main gates to Expo 67 on st Helen’s Island on the St Lawrence River.
A scarce Canadian promotional Routemaster Bus with perfect and complete decorative ‘Red Rose Coffee’ transfers on one side, and ‘Red Rose Tea’ transfer on the other.

Note the ‘BLUE RIBBON SPICES’ transfer at the rear (couple of little nicks). Unique to this model.
A few small marks to the paint finish at raised body lines here and there. Minor creasing to the front ‘Corgi Classics’ paper labels. The all-important transfers are complete and intact on both sides – looking very bright and fresh with no discolouration or wear. Note the original owner’s initials on the base.
This example is presented in a plain white card box. The only example we have ever seen in this box type. We believe that this was the plain box used for mail order. Some graffiti on this box, including childish scribble. Intact and complete box.
A fascinating and rare item to add to your Corgi/Bus collection.