039 - CHRYSLER IMPERIALChrysler Imperial Pack

With a wealth of features – notably a triple rocket launcher armed with small plastic missiles

giving it a new 477 catalogue number

The casting was based on that of Corgi 438 but given a new plastic moulding at the rear

Guy Utility Bus- Burton Corporation - 6 Anglesey Rd via Station & Uxbridge St

Despite healthy sales of over 960

Featuring ‘Golden Jacks’ take-off wheels and a full racing livery

A bold release from the Corgi team

operating a diverse fleet of vehicles

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

which had omitted the iconic five note chimes

The lack of promotion didn’t help sales and it was rather hastily deleted from the range by the end of that year

The white version featured green bonnet stripes and the blue version white stripes