C226

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The Monty Calme landmark Corgi Collection, covering the width and breadth of Corgi models amassed over decades by an exuberant collector. The Monty Calme collection is a truly astonishing gathering of the best of Corgi models and ephemera, including rare and unique pieces and point of sale items. The largest collection we have ever seen.

We are thrilled to offer for sale a fascinating period promotional piece from 1961. Please see page 94 in ‘The Great Book of Corgi’ for details of this promotion in conjunction with Heinz Soup entitled ’ WE’RE IN THE SOUP!’.
A rare survivor from this promotion, and the only example we have ever seen.
This is one of the 57 prizes!
The Corgi 226 Morris Mini Minor has a light blue finish and a bright red interior. Suspension on bright flat spun wheels. Vivid red interior. Original, well-shaped tyres.

Several little marks mostly on the underside.
Uniquely presented in a slim clear plastic lift-off lid box (no tears) with a colourful promotional card insert.

In turn, this plastic box fits inside a plain white lift-off lid card box. Minor age wear Including a split at one lid corner seam. No graffiti.

Accompanying this prize Mini model is one of the original promotional free-standing card display items. Colourful and intact with the additional card ‘pocket’ on the reverse where the Competition Slips would have been housed.

Some handling grubbiness and light wear on this card stand.
Possibly the only survivor, this is a rare period piece of serious interest to Corgi collectors and Mini enthusiasts alike.