Mercedes Benz Pullman (247)This 1964 issued Corgi was given a unique and exciting feature windscreen wipers that appeared to sweep from side to side thanks to an ingenious mechanism connected to the models rear axle. A switch on the base turned the wipers on and off. Rather curiously, the Pullman was produced in two similar colours a dark cerise and a burgundy. Both versions had the same detailed cream interior with rear passenger windows that could be lowered. The bumpers,

Both were operated by levers on the side of the model

finally given features in line with other late-60s Corgi Toys

Based on the slightly earlier ‘non-competition’ CorgiFord Mustang

this popular model was created to tie in with the ‘Saint’ TV show featuring future James Bond

allowed it be sent to retailers without damage

This ‘Series 1’ Land Rover was introduced into the Corgi range in 1959

originally released in 1959 (as Corgi 215)

With the same ‘split casting’ as the Chevrolet Taxi Cab (Corgi 480) and Fire Chief (Corgi 482)

The model was available in only white but the canopy came in a number of variations

but the wartime utility buses had been built using poor quality timber and were prone to premature deterioration

As the 1960s morphed into the 1970s

it is uncertain which