Corgi Classics

Diecast Model

Collection Heritage - 71403

Renault Fainéant Fourgon Delivery Truck

Calberson

Limited Edition, with Numbered Certificate

Corgi Toys was created by the Mettoy ("Metal Toy") company, who decided to produce a range of diecast toy vehicles as competition to Dinky, which had dominated the British market for many years. "Corgi Toys" were introduced in the UK in July 1956 and were manufactured in Swansea, Wales, for 27 years before the company went into liquidation.

A management buy-out re-formed the company as Corgi Toys Limited in March 1984. In 1989, the management sold the Corgi brand to Mattel and the factory was retained under the name of "Microlink Industries Ltd". In 1995, Corgi regained its independence as a new company, Corgi Classics Limited, and moved to new premises in Leicester. The Corgi brand was acquired by Hornby in 2008.

This model was made in 1998, under the Corgi Classics Limited name, and it depicts a Renault Fainéant Fourgon Delivery Truck, in the livery of French company Calberson. The model measures approx. 14.5cm in length and 6cm high.

Mint condition, in excellent box, and complete with numbered Certificate.  See photos - all photos show actual item.