Corgi Gift Set 6

Notes

A scarce set issued between 1967-69 comprising:
1) Corgi 490 VW Breakdown Truck, shaped spun wheels with suspension. A little mark to the paint finish at the windscreen top edge and a couple of tiny marks besides. With strung tow hook, red VW emblem, and complete “RACING CLUB” paper labels on both sides. Both spare wheels are present, as well as an intact opening red plastic tool box, complete with all the chrome tools. Chevron paper label at rear.

2) Corgi 156 Cooper-Maserati on a red trailer with detailed cast wheels. Trailer has a couple of very small marks. Detailed deep blue racer with driver, steering wheel and windscreen. THree tiny marks.

The contents are housed in a distinctive and most attractive card picture box with a flip-up colourful backdrop for display. Just a small tear at the opening hinges. Very clean, with strong vivid colours on sturdy card. Often found with heavy wear.
Inner has a small surface scuff. Colours are vivid.

Both winged card pieces are intact which may be used to prop open the box on display. Little light handling wears, small storage crumple and a crease on the underside.
All in all, this is a scarce and appealing two-piece Gift Set.