C468
Corgi 468 Routemaster Bus, in New South Wales livery. Near mint plus/boxed, with Information Slip. Extremely scarce version from The MBU Corgi Collection.
Notes
A rare find, and usually missing from most collections, this is a Routemaster Bus in the New South Wales livery with ‘Corgi Classics’ transfers on one side, ‘Naturally Corgi Toys’ on the other, bright shaped spun wheels and jewelled headlights. Correct, distinctive finish in brown, cream and green. Complete with driver, conductor, post, detailed cream interior, bright yellow staircase, window glazing. Additional ‘468’ label at the rear.
Rub to a couple of the roof ribs. Note the factory assembly stress marking to the windscreen.
A few small marks to the paint finish besides.
The complete and bright card pictorial box has a crisp feel. Minor wear only. Comes with the correct Informative Slip:
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