256 - Volkswagen 1200 in East African Safari trim


$47.99

Corgi’s first modelling of the iconic Beetle pulled out all the stops. Presented in deluxe packaging, complete with a plastic rhino charging the hapless rally car, the model went on to sell in numbers in excess of 760,000. Packed with features, it was given both an opening boot and bonnet, each lifting to reveal some impressive plastic detailing. Best of all, the model could be steered via a spare wheel mounted on the roof.

The look was completed by East African Rally stickers and decals. Launched in 1965, the model stayed in the Corgi range until 1968.Two years later, Corgi used the same casting for a police version (Corgi 492), which cleverly used the spare wheel’s hole in the roof for an emergency light.

Size: Length: 93mm Width: 40mm Height: 35mm

All our Corgi Toys replicas are authentic and faithful to the originals and come with their own numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Customer Reviews

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Sean Rayshel
Corgi is Back !!!

It was with much joy to give my dad a vintage repro Corgi to add to his vintage collection, he was very impressed with the attention to detail and quality, I predict my dad will get more Corgis in the near future

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TOM T
"Memories light the corner of my mind!!"

I have now eight of the Corgi classic reproductions. Yet again, this Volkswagen Beetle Safari with Rhino is so wonderful to finally have, fifty or so years later . I remember seeing it in the display of a department store and knowing I could get so few over much time as my families resources were so limited, so I chose some other Corgi models instead. Now i finally have this one and many others and their cost is so reasonable for the absolute accuracy the model and packaging. achieve. The memories these models elicit are priceless. and even at 61 years old make me feel so good! Pease keep making more and more, as they are absolutely therapeutic .

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FRANK SANDERS
So cool.

Just beautiful. I've been a Corgi fan since I was a kid.

Hello Frank,

Thank you so much for your 5 star review, we are pleased to hear your comments.

With kind regards
Customer Services
Corgi Model Club USA

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Thomas Gow
Like finding the ones I had as a kid.

Always wished I still had the originals, now I do.

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Ian Tomlinson
Vw

I think it's a Very Beautiful Model . I've seen much controversy about the Box . Personally I think it looks like an aged Box .It's Fine to Me . I absolutely Love these Club Model's 😊

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We’re fans, first and foremost. The Corgi Model Club Online Shop is where we can show off our fantastic re-issue models that launch every month and add to our growing collection of gifts for those wanting to re-live special childhood memories. At Corgi Model Club, we believe that if it’s not something that ignites your passion, then it’s probably not something worth doing in the first place.

This approach to business drives everything we do in researching, creating and promoting these fantastic diecast models. We work closely with Hornby PLC every step of the way to re-create products that our collectors are proud to own.

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