Corgi Toys 258 The Saint's Volvo
The "Saint's" Car Volvo P.1800 by Corgi Toys, No. 258. With matchstick figure on orange-red label, detailed cast wheels. Scarce issue. Very near mint/boxed. From The Gower Collection. Starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
This rare version was issued during 1969 before the transition to the later whizzwheel model. Crisp white original finish with an orange-red paper bonnet label, vivid red interior, grey base. Detailed cast wheels and jewelled lights, too.
Complete and vibrant bonnet label. Minor extra dab of factory silver visible at a side body line detail. Hard t find a mark to the paint finish.
The blue and yellow pictorial box is complete and bright. Crisp feel. Light surface grubbiness/wear. Corgi Club Membership Form.
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