Ghia 5000 Mangusta with De Tomaso Chassis (271)As the 1960s morphed into the 1970s, Corgi continued to introduce innovative features, most notably on a selection of models featuring a removable chassis. The Italian Ghia 5000 Mangusta with a De Tomaso chassis was an ideal subject Ghia famous for their streamlined bodies and De Tomaso for their engine and chassis combinations. Launched into the Corgi range in 1969 with a stylish two tone body, gold stripes on the bonnet and some beautifully detailed

Morris-badged Minis were known as the Traveller

Size: L 300mm x W 60mm x H 77mm

There was even an accompanying ‘learn to drive’ leaflet in the box – perfect for young learner drivers

Size: Length: 92mm Width: 36mm Height: 28mm

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang related Trademarks are trademarks of Danal

Despite having a swivelling roof-mounted spotlight

Corgi would go on to produce over 10 million Land Rovers in various guises over the years

Although briefly delayed as a result of tooling problems

the decision was taken to bring in two B type motorbuses with Guy B20F bodywork

each model included a driver figure in the left-hand seat

Based on Corgi’s long-running Oldsmobile 88

As with the rally version