Lot 96:
A Pair of Spot-On Models by Tri-ang No. 118 BMW Isetta Die-cast Vehicles with Boxes
Description
A pair of vintage die-cast metal model vehicles depicting the BMW Isetta bubble car, produced in the United Kingdom. One model is finished in light blue paint, and the second is finished in green paint. Each vehicle features a die-cast body and baseplate, a cream-coloured plastic interior with a steering wheel, clear plastic windows, and black rubber tires. Both cars are fitted with black number plates; the blue car features white characters reading CMO 118 and the green car features characters reading VYD 131. The models are free-rolling push toys. The baseplate of the blue vehicle is painted grey and bears the following relief characters: SPOT-ON, MODELS by Tri-ang, 1/42 SCALE, B.M.W. ISETTA, and MADE IN Gt. BRITAIN. Both models are accompanied by their original illustrated cardboard packaging. The boxes feature a blue and white grid pattern with a yellow and black SPOT-ON logo, a red Tri-ang logo, and a pair of yellow drafting compasses. The end flaps are printed with the model details, reading B.M.W. ISETTA No. 118.
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