Corgi 1103
Corgi 1103 Chubb Pathfinder Airport Crash Truck. One of only 6 made in yellow. Very rare. See Great Book of Corgi. From The Losch Auction 2000, part of the sale of Marcel Van Cleemput Corgi items. Very near mint/boxed, with associative period images & letter addressed to Marcel Van Cleemput from Chubb Fire Security Ltd, dated 1974. A unique compilation from The Old School Collection. Bids are invited on this item - please see the relevant section on our Faq Page. QDT starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 10% buyer's commission, with a ceiling of £100.
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
We are pleased to offer for sale this unique group of items which capture a moment in Corgi’s history during 1974.
The production item Corgi 1103 Chubb Pathfinder from 1974 was finished in red. An Airport Emergency Tender in yellow was mooted and in fact 6 (only) were made, complete with the water cannon feature. However, the project was abandoned. The owner informs us correctly that The Great Book of Corgi has a little error. Marcel Van Cleemput may not have remembered quite correctly, see pages 313, plate 625 & page 412 plate 835. The model pictured (on page 412 should have been included earlier on page 313.
This rare example in yellow is in very near mint (couple of probably factory-assembly marks) and includes pump accessory.
The large header card window box is bright, fresh and complete with original intact cellophane. Crisp. Minimal handling. Careful storage. With intact and virtually pristine card insert. Note this is the early Corgi Major (upper case)and ‘1103’ in red print at end flaps.
Also included:
This model was part of lot number 2015 in the sale of Marcel Van Cleemput’s items at Losch Auction, 2000.
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