C216
Corgi 216 Austin A40. Two-tone blue issue with flat spun wheels. Near mint plus/boxed. From 'The New European' Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1959-62, this Austin car has a shining, all original, two-tone blue finish, and flat spun wheels. Bright baseplate and supple, well-shaped original tyres.
Few little dots on the roof. Corgi period accessory number plates have been added.
Displays well with a gleaming unfaded paint finish, shining silver trim.
The box is complete, strongly-coloured and crisp. Plenty of end flap spring! Light crumple at an end flap.
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