C164
Prototype of Corgi 164 'Wild Honey' Dragster. Originally the property of Marcel Van Cleemput, chief designer for Corgi and sold through Losch Auction House, Germany in 2000. From The Monty Calme Collection.
Price: £1,000.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Unique wooden prototype of Ison Bros Dragster The Wild Honey’ Dragster model which went into production 1972-73.
This prototype model was originally sold through Losch Auction House in Germany in 2000 where Marcel Van Cleemput sold some of his Corgi Prototype models:
This ‘Wild Honey’ Dragster model was part of* Lot 2216*:
Measures approximately 6.5 cms in length and has a deep orange-yellow finish, grey roof detail and black windows. Complete paper labels on both doors and on the bonnet. Whizzwheels.
An exceptional item – and an unique piece of Corgi history with provenance.
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