CGS16
Corgi Gift Set 16 Ecurie Ecosse Racing Car Transporter & Three Racing Cars. Scarce late SUSPENSION issue with LIGHT METALLIC BLUE Transporter. Near mint plus- very near mint/boxed. Packing piece & Instruction Leaflet. From 1965. From The Monty Calme Collection.
Price: £700.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A most popular and sought-after Gift Set from Corgi, this scarce version was issued during 1965.
It comprises:
1) Ecurie Ecosse Transporter has a pleasing light metallic blue finish, shaped spun wheels, red interior and a light grey base. Suspension. Sliding side door, window glazing and a drop down ramp at the rear. Red lettering at the sides. Able to ?transport? the three racing cars included with this set! Red lettering is bright with none of the usual rubbing. Little marking to the paint finish at the rear.
Yellow Label (detached) ‘GENUINE TRACK-ROD STEERING’
Complete with the Instruction Leaflet too.
2) 150s Vanwall Formula 1 Grand Prix Car is in original near mint plus condition with a few marks toward the rear. Driver. Suspension. Very close to pristine box! Corgi Club Membership Form.
3) 152S BRM Formula 1 Grand Prix Car is complete with driver and intact bright labels. Couple of little marks at the rear point. Sticky residue at the wheels due t the application (and then removal) of wheel trims at some point . Outstanding, crisp, fresh bright box.
Corgi Club Membership Form.
4) 154 Ferrari Formula 1 Car. Near mint plus ( few little marks, low down beneath the nose of the vehicle). Couple of dots at the rear point. Driver. Suspension. Bright chrome.
Pristine box! Corgi Club Membership Form.
Important to note that this is not a later made-up set, since these items were all available individually at the time..
Pictorial Lift-off Lid Box has bright colours on intact card. Presents very well.
Very minor wear only. Period pencilled price on box underside. Box inner has bright clean card with no tears. Additional card packing wedge too.
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