R.A.F. Land Rover and Thunderbird Guided Missile Gift Set by Corgi Toys

R.A.F. Land Rover and Thunderbird Guided Missile Gift Set 3 by Corgi Toys from 1959.
This early gift set from Corgi contained a dark blue Corgi 351 Land Rover with a blue metal rear canopy and smooth disc wheel hubs. The Land Rover was towing a Corgi 350 dark blue trailer carrying a grey metal Thunderbird missile with a red nose cone.

Fact Box
Code:	GS3
Released:	1959
Cost now(mint):	£200
Cost now(fair):	£50
Cost now(poor):	£5

Thunderbird Missile Launcher with RAF Land Rover G

This particular model was sold on ebay by George's Good Stuff in July 2006 for £199.99 in the following condition:
This beautiful and extremely scarce early Corgi gift set is in absolutely superb condition considering its age and rarity - the Land Rover has some light paint wear on one side and a couple of other age blemishes, but is overall in excellent condition, as is the missile, which has only a few tiny age specks, while the trailer is in stunning mint condition, I can't find any marks on it anywhere, and both spring clips for holding the rocket in place are still there, and very strong.
The set comes in its complete and rare original card picture box, showing just some light overall age fading, but otherwise clean and bright and 100 per cent complete, with all flaps intact. Also included is the original rare inner card packing protecting the models, adding to this marvellous set's value - very nice indeed!
Overall a fantastic and very rarely offered early Corgi gift set, not often seen in any condition, and a wonderful addition to any collection!

Added by Tom on 2006-09-05
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