Lot 133:
Corgi Juniors Whizzwheels No 42 Terex R35 Rear Dump Truck in Original Blister Pack
Description
A vintage Corgi Juniors Whizzwheels die-cast model vehicle, identifying as No 42 Terex R35 Rear Dump by General Motors. The model features a blue die-cast metal chassis with a silver-painted plastic tipping body and is fitted with Whizzwheels style plastic wheels. The vehicle is presented in its original factory-sealed blister pack. The blue, white, and yellow backing card is printed with CORGI JUNIORS and WHIZZWHEELS branding, alongside the slogan FASTER FASTER. A collector card illustration is visible on the front showing the Terex GM logo and R 35 Rear Dump model.
The reverse of the card provides a detailed technical description of the real-world Terex R35 vehicle. It is printed with MADE BY THE METTOY COMPANY LIMITED – LONDON and includes a copyright notice reading © 1971 THE METTOY COMPANY LTD. A list of other models in the range is illustrated, including a Volkswagen 1300 Police Car, ERF Fire Engine/Tender, Land Rover Breakdown, Ford Transit Caravan, Adams Probe 16, Capri Fire Chief, G.P. Beach Buggy, The Futura, and Morgan Plus 8. The card includes a printed outline for a collector’s card intended to be cut out. The backing card bears the reference number 30542.
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