CGS16

Notes

A most popular and sought-after Gift Set from Corgi, issued 1961-1965.

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. Pale blue lettering at the sides. Little yellow label. Able to ‘transport’ the three racing cars included with this set.
Condition: very near mint with a few negligible marks. Few little areas of rough casting at the sides (minor).
2) 151a Lotus XI has a bright mid-blue finish, red seats, racing number 3. Driver.
Condition: Very near mint with driver and intact screen. A few tiny marks only. Complete racing number. Intact stripe. Box is very crisp, clean and very bright.

3) 150S Vanwall in vermillion with racing number 25, driver, flat spun wheels with suspension.
Condition: Very near mint. Faint rubbing at the silver nose. Box is crisp, clean and bright. Little crumple. Sheet of unapplied wheel trims and Instruction Leaflet.

4) 152S B.R.M. model finished in green, racing number 1.
Condition: Very near mint. Couple of tiny marks . Box is crisp, clean and fresh.
Sheet of unapplied wheel trims and Instruction Leaflet.

Lift-off Lid Box is attractive with bright clean colours. Minor edge rubs and a little light marking/light wear besides. Comes with the original inner packing and
*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. All in all, this looks like a completely unused item that has simply been stored away until now.

Very nice!