Timed Auction Of Huge Collection Of Vintage Die-Cast Toys Inc. Dinky, Matchbox, Corgi etc.
Lot 153: A Vintage Corgi Bedford O Series Pantechnicon Van in John Julian Livery
A vintage Corgi Bedford O Series Pantechnicon die-cast model van, finished in a distinctive two-tone blue and cream livery for John Julian Cornwall Estate Agents. The vehicle body features a map of Cornwall alongside branch listings for Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, and Wadebridge, while the cab doors are printed with the text Established 1836. The underside of the black chassis is embossed with the manufacturer name CORGI, the model name BEDFORD O SERIES VAN, and the origin MADE IN GT BRITAIN. The lot includes an original Corgi Classics grey window box and a blue limited-edition certificate from John Ayrey Die Casts, Bradford, numbered 5202 of 7000. Note that the certificate text specifies the model is in the 1934 colours of Pickfords, creating a mismatch with the John Julian livery present on the vehicle.
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