Lot 132:
Corgi Juniors 64 The Professionals Ford Capri Mk.III Die-Cast Model Car
Description
A vintage Corgi Juniors die-cast model vehicle, identifying as the Ford Capri Mk.III from the British television series The Professionals. The model features a silver-painted die-cast metal body with black plastic bumpers and trim. It is fitted with black plastic wheels with silver-toned multi-spoke hub details and has a translucent plastic window insert. The vehicle remains sealed in its original cardback blister pack.
The card front features a blue background with a circular target motif in yellow, orange, and red. It bears the series title THE PROFESSIONALS and includes photographs of characters Bodie, Doyle, and Cowley. Printed text on the front includes 64 corgi, © Mark 1 / LWT TM London Weekend Television, and The Mettoy (TM) Co. Ltd. Northampton Great Britain. A black graphic on the bottom left indicates a 3+ age rating.
The cardboard reverse is printed in monochrome with a large corgi logo and multi-language safety warnings. The text states Made in Great Britain and The Mettoy (TM) Co. Ltd. Northampton Great Britain. The car is partially visible through the side of the blister, and the corgi name is partially legible on the car’s underside baseplate.
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