CGS38
Corgi Gift Set 38 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. Bold Racing Numbers version. Very near mint/boxed. Scarce set, complete with all packing - and all original! From 'The Monty Calme Corgi Collection'.
Notes
We are especially delighted to offer this scarce original Gift Set for sale_.
The set comprises:
1) Corgi 318 Mini Cooper ‘S’ in bright red finish with a white roof, jewelled head and spotlights, complete racing number ‘52’ on both sides, complete Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot, shaped spun wheels with suspension. In very close to mint condition, with a couple of light body line rubs low down on one side.
2) Corgi 322 Rover 2000 in lustrous metallic maroon finish with a white roof, notably complete Monte Carlo labels on bonnet and boot, and racing number ‘136’ on both doors . Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled headlights and “Trans-O-Lite” lights.Couple of minor marks only.
3) Corgi 323 Citroen DS19 in pale blue finish with a white roof. Very, very near mint condition! Shaped spun wheels with suspension, jewelled lights, intact aerial on the roof. Complete racing number ‘75’ on both sides, intact rally labels on bonnet and boot. Exceptional fresh condition on this model. Note a tiny paint miss above a headlight and the addition of contemporary ‘F’ transfer at rear.
The colourfully-illustrated detailed card plinth on which each car sits is in clean, bright and fresh condition. This makes such a pleasing backdrop for the models.
Very minor wear including a tiny tear and small edge scuff.
Notably, this set comes with all the original packing pieces i.e. the white card surround for each model and the white card packing piece which is placed on top of the models.
The pictorial all-card outer box is very bright and fresh.
Clean, with no tears or graffiti. Little handling wear and a tiny stain at a non-picture side.
A desirable and scarce Corgi Gift Set.