Corgi Gift Set 11 London Transport Set
Corgi Gift Set 11 London Transport Set - Routemaster Bus, Morris Mini-Minor, Austin Taxi & Policeman. Later issue in the 'Rainbow' Window Box, metallic blue Mini has clear windows. Very near mint - very, very near mint/boxed. From The Gower Collection.
Price: £185.00
Notes
Issued between 1971-72, this desirable London Transport Gift Set comprises:
1) Corgi 418 Taxi, in gloss black finish, with tinted screens. In very close to mint condition.
2) Corgi 468 Routemaster Bus ‘OUTSPAN’. In unused condition, this detailed bus with Whizzwheels has complete labels/transfers throughout and includes both a driver and conductor. Very, very near mint.
3) Corgi 204 Mini, in an attractive deep metallic blue finish. Lemon interior and clear windows. In very near mint condition (few little wheel arch chips).
Policeman on point duty, with his white arm bands, directing the traffic on top of a plastic circular stand.
The polystyrene inner is bright, clean and intact. Fresh.
The outer window box is complete and bright, with intact smooth original cellophane. Light age/handling wear mostly confined to one end (glue repair).
An unusual Gift Set issued for just a short time by Corgi, and aimed at the tourist market.
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