CGS16

Notes

A most popular and sought-after Gift Set from Corgi, this particular version is the first issue from 1961.

It comprises:

1) Ecurie Ecosse Transporter has a vivid metallic blue finish, shaped spun wheels, lemon interior and a light grey base. Sliding side doors, window glazing and a drop down ramp at the rear. Orange lettering at the sides. Able to ‘transport’ the three racing cars included with this set.
Condition: near mint with a several little marks, mostly where metal meets metal.

2) 151a Lotus XI has a bright mid-blue finish, red seats, racing number 3. Driver.
Condition: Near mint with driver and intact screen. Few little marks only. Complete racing number stripe. Box is crisp, clean and very bright. Tiny rubbing at an end flap and a little end flap tear.

3) 150S Vanwall in vermillion with racing number 25, driver, flat spun wheels with suspension.
Condition: Very near mint, with just a little marks only. Box is really crisp, clean and very bright. Tiny handling wear only.

4) 152S B.R.M. model finished in green, racing number 1.
Condition: Very near mint. Few pin prick marks only. Very nice indeed! Box is extremely crisp, clean and fresh.

Lift-off Lid Box is attractive with bright clean colours. Storage corner crumple to the top edges of the lid and a little grubbiness/light wear besides. Period shop label is still in place on the lid. Comes complete with the original inner packing and Instruction Leaflet.
Note that this is not a later ‘made-up’ set – all items appear to be the originals from this set. The card boxes of the individual racing cars do not bear individual prices and are exceptionally bright and crisp, showing that they have been kept away form the light inside the box.
Very nice!