Corgi Toys 499 Citroen Winter Olympics Grenoble
Citroen Safari 1968 Winter Olympics "Grenoble" by Corgi Toys, No. 499. Very, very near mint/boxed (cellophane tears). With Skier, Tobogganist & Leaflet. FromThe Oslo Collection - a single-owner from new collection.
Notes
The most difficult to find of the three Citroen Winter Sports vehicles made by Corgi.
This white and blue Citroen is in all original condition with a beautifully detailed “Grenoble” transfer on the bonnet. All delicate roof parts are complete and intact. Ski-ing and figure on sled are still present.
An exceptional example in virtually mint condition. Note this version has a yellow roof rack and red skis.

Shaped spun wheels with suspension. The opening tailgate reveals where the skier and tobogganist can be stowed away safely in the back of the car (the rear seats may be folded down).
The colourful cellophane-fronted header card box is complete, fresh and bright. Crisp card.
Note the large header card stands up straight (so often found floppy). Original cellophane window has a pinpoint puncture.
Card inner is clean and bright. It has serrated sides which enable the model to be extracted more easily by separating the card at these points. Both serrations have been used for this purpose. Note the original cellophane has a couple of tears.
With model-specific leaflet:
A very attractive example of this popular Corgi Olympic-inspired Citroen.
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