Corgi Gift Set 16

Notes

A most popular and sought-after Gift Set from Corgi, this particular version is the first issue from 1961.

It comprises:

1) Ecurie Ecosse Transporter has a vivid metallic blue finish, shaped spun wheels, lemon interior and a light grey base. Sliding side doors, window glazing and a drop down ramp at the rear. Orange lettering at the sides. Able to ‘transport’ the three racing cars included with this set.
Condition: near mint plus with a raised edge chip and a few smaller marks. Still presents extremely well with an intense glossy blue finish.

2) 151a Lotus XI has a bright mid-blue finish, red seats, racing number 3. Driver.
Condition: Very near mint with driver and intact screen. Looks unused. Complete racing number stripe. Box is really crisp, clean and very bright.

3) 150S Vanwall in vermillion with racing number 25, driver, flat spun wheels with suspension.
Condition: Very near mint, with a couple of little stray factory silver dots and a tiny mark or two besides. . Box is really crisp, clean and very bright. Set of wheel trims (unapplied).

4) 152S B.R.M. model finished in green, racing number 1.
Condition: Virtually mint! Box is extremely crisp, clean and fresh. Tiny corner crumple.

Lift-off Lid Box is attractive with bright clean colours.

Light wear/marking only. Comes with the original inner packing.

Note that this is not a later ‘made-up’ set – all items appear to be the originals from this set. The card boxes of the individual racing cars do not bear individual prices and are exceptionally bright and crisp, showing that they have been kept away from the light inside the box.
Very nice!