“Choose your Corgi model today”
TVTA is pleased to present a selection of print advertising for the Corgi Toys range of die cast vehicles seen throughout the 1960s and 70s. Featuring James Bond, Batman, Superhero and TV stars, Corgi Rockets and Whizzwheels, and a very Presidential Lincoln!
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Lincoln Continental 6-door State Limo
James Bond Aston martin DB5 first edition, gold version
The screen-innacurate gold coloured first edition version of the famous James Bond Aston Martin DB5, with ejector-seat baddie and other gadgets.
I’ve read that the reason for this strange colour choice was because the only silver paint Corgi had at the time was too similar to the base casting colour – leading to suspicions that some customers would believe the car hadn’t been painted at all! Later DB5 models were painted in a silver colour which Corgi managed to make distinct from the base metal.
Batmobile and Batboat
Corgi Batman 267. 1967/68 . France.
Corgi Batman batmobile and batboat GS3. 1960s. France.
Salty or sweet? Corgi offered two ‘snack’ vehicles to suit your taste!
Chipperfields Circus, Rockets, Whizzwheels, Juniors and others
Corgi’s Chipperfields Circus and Cooper-Maserati F1 models.
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- Corgi Rockets.
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- Corgi Rockets.
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- Corgi Juniors multi-level garage.
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- Corgi Rockets.
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- “Corgi – Your Faithful Friend”
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- Corgi Whizzwheels.
Corgi Whizzwheels.
Corgi Belgium Gendarmerie.
Film and TV range
Kojak’s Buick. 1977.
James Bond Lotus Esprit Underwater. 1977.
Corgi Starsky & Hutch 292. 1978.
Corgi Superheroes, TV and film range. 1979.
Corgi. Chopper Squad. 1979.
Corgi Superman range.
Corgi The Incredible Hulk Mazda. 1979.
As always, thanks for looking 🙂
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