Volkswagen 1200 in East African Safari trim (256)


$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
Length: 3 5/8in Width: 1 9/16in Height: 1 3/8in

Scale: 1:44

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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Mel Witmer
Beautiful reproduction

Very much enjoyed the remake and detail

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Scott Perry
Incredible Detail

I am so impressed with this model and the packaging. It is spot-on and top quality throughout. Truly amazing, I’m so glad I grabbed one. Now I need to check out the others …

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Marcelo Weber Moreira
Very cool!!

Very cool car !!!

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Steven Sultzer

Volkswagen 1200 in East African Safari trim (256)

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Bradley Strange
Beautiful Reproduction!

I ordered this die cast because I had one when I was a child and I love any Volkswagen die cast. This car is exactly like the one I had and I am very impressed with the quality. I have ordered the Batmobile and will soon order the VW Tow Truck. There are several others I will be ordering in the future. Highly recommended!

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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.

Our Heritage

We’ve been working with collectibles for over 30 years and are passionate about creating high quality models that ignite our collectors passions too.

Officially Licensed

We have worked hard to establish a great working relationship with
Hornby who we have given us the exclusive rights to re-produce some of the rarest and sought after models from their 1960’s catalogues.

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