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Best of British - You can't say fairer than that!
Commemorating the 'Best of British' and featuring the London Bus, London taxi-cab and the nation's favourite the Classic Mini with Union Jack Roof - in the background the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the London 'Eye' are all featured.
HM Queen & HRH Duke of Edinburgh - 70th Anniversary (2017)
2017 marks the 70th Anniversary of the wedding of HM Queen Elizabeth II & HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. To celebrate this historic occasion, Corgi has produced a die-cast Classic Routemaster and Mini in unique commemorative liveries.
At Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947 at 11:30am, in front of 2000 invited guests, Princess Elizabeth was married to Philip Mountbatten in a service officiated by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and was broadcast by radio to over 200 million people worldwide. Distant cousins, Princess Elizabeth had first met Philip Mountbatten, the youngest child and only son to Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg, at a wedding in 1934. They met again in 1937 and began their courtship in 1939 with the exchange of letters. Secretly engaged in 1946, the formal engagement was announced on July 9, 1947, following Princess Elizabeth's 21st birthday. Princess Elizabeth's satin bridal gown was designed by Norman Hartnell, Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, the material being purchased by the use of ration coupons. Over 10,000 congratulatory telegrams were received and over 2,500 wedding presents were gifted, from across the world. Corgi is celebrating the 70th Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with this special commemorative die-cast model. Source : Corgi
HM Queen - 90th Birthday (2016)
Royal banner showcasing the two beautiful Corgi commemorative models - two glorious icons, the London Bus and the Classic Mini
There's something special about being able to join in with Royal Celebrations and get a souvenir of a collectible you really appreciate - I think the way Corgi went about this specific 90th design was really special! Reflected by the additional space given over to the purple design!
Astonishing attention to detail on the door and roof of the model seen in its entirety below
Even the packaging does not disappoint!
Corgi 60th Anniversary
Commemorative Badge issued with all 60th Anniversary collectibles
Surf Blue Mini chosen for the 60th Anniversary Commemorative issue
When launched in 1959, designer Alec Issigonis' Mini revolutionised the automotive industry by pioneering the mass production of front-wheel-drive transverse-engine cars. Then Formula 1 World Champion team owner John Cooper, a friend of Issigonis, immediately saw its nimble handling as an opportunity to create a powerful competition car and, after building a prototype, persuaded BMC's bosses to produce it. It was launched in 1961, started winning races and rallies immediately, and became the cool must have car of the 1960s, selling in much larger numbers than initially envisaged. The Cooper S added more power and the example modelled here was a BMC press car tested, with enthusiasm, by Autosport magazine in August 1963.
Engine: 1071cc 4IL OHV | Power: 70bhp@6000rpm | Torque: 62lb.ft@4500rpm | Maximum speed: 95mph | 0-60mph: 12.9secs | Produced: 45,629 (Cooper S, 1963-1971)
This special 60th Anniversary Collection model includes a commemorative pin badge - Source : Corgi
Royal Babies Mini
Commemorating the birth of HRH Princess Charlotte on 2nd May 2015
Commemorating the birth of HRH Prince George on 22nd July 2013
Schematics for the models :
Welcome to Jubilee Mini!
In 2012, Her Majesty The Queen is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee after sixty years as Britain’s Ruling Monarch. To mark this remarkable event in our history Corgi are producing a range of top quality die-cast collectables and souvenirs.
Here are some images of fabulous Corgi cars featuring the Marks and Spencer Design seen on the side of this page, the commemorative versions for the upcoming Royal Wedding and Olympics 2012 - who couldn't love a Mini?
My own personal Mini now sports a Union Jack (pink, silver and purple in place of the traditional red white and blue, but here is a Corgi proudly sporting a Union Jack.
I owned a beautiful Mini Mayfair which was, I think, 'Nautilus Blue' although I always called it 'Prussian' blue. The swatch can be seen in the sidebar, and Corgi created a Mayfair seen below in silver.
And here is a farewell model showing the number plate 1959-2000 denoting years of manufacture.
When I 'retired' from gainful employment - they baked me a cake! Complete with Mini gracing the top of the cake.
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