Corgi 231
Corgi 231 Triumph Herald Coupe. Sky Blue & white issue. Version with 1 exposed rivet and 2 flatter, painted cast details (later issue). Near mint plus/boxed. From The Old School Collection.
Price: £165.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Issued between 1961-65, this sought-after model has an appealing sky blue and white paint finish with a vibrant red interior, opening bonnet (notably complete with the detachable air filter). Nice sheen to the paint finish. Suspension on shaped spun wheels. Fine, as-new tyres.
Version with 1 exposed rivet and 2 flatter, painted cast details (later version).
A few little marks to the paint finish.
The pictorial box is bright, crisp and clean. Fresh, silky feel. Crisp, rarely handled card. Light storage crease.
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