Corgi Toys 491 Cortina Factory Colour Trial
Factory Colour Trial Ford Consul Cortina Super Estate Car by Corgi Toys, No. 491. In METALLIC GREEN with brown & cream side panels. A unique item from The Gower Collection. Starting bid £500. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £2,600.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
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A remarkable Corgi Cortina from this collector! Once seen, never forgotten. The production version of Corgi 491 Ford Consul Super Estate Car would be finished in a range of colours, all with the brown and cream side panels, but with a single colour body finish of red, graphite grey or blue. This colour trial in vibrant metallic green including the base is a unique find.
Riveted base.
Shaped spun wheels. Fine original tyres.
A tiny casting mark on the roof and a small scratch to the plastic insert on one side. Chrome is shiny and unrubbed. Paint finish gleams!
Comes with a standard Corgi 491 picture box which is crisp and fresh with only the most minor wear. Corgi Club Membership Form.
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