Lot 137:
Corgi Toys 233 Heinkel Economy Car with Original Box
Description
A vintage die-cast model microcar produced in Great Britain. The model represents a Heinkel Economy Car finished in metallic blue paint. It features a pale lemon or cream plastic interior and clear plastic glazing for the windows. The front bumper and headlight details are picked out in silver paint, with red highlights to the rear lights. The model is equipped with three wheels and functional Glidamatic spring suspension.
The underside of the vehicle is painted grey and bears several legible cast marks: CORGI TOYS, HEINKEL, MADE IN GT. BRITAIN, and the model number 233. It also includes the text PATENT APPLICATION 21101/59.
The item is accompanied by its original cardboard picture box featuring a blue and yellow colour scheme. The box is printed with the text CORGI TOYS, 233, HEINKEL ECONOMY CAR, and By Special Request in a red sunburst graphic. Further text on the box identifies the model as being MADE IN GT. BRITAIN and highlights features such as Glidamatic SPRING SUSPENSION and SPRING SUSPENSION SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL. A handwritten price of 3/- in pencil is visible on one of the end flaps.
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