485 - BMC Mini Countryman video_1145298119 As to why the model

As to why the model was painted gold – unlike Bond’s silver DB5 in the movies – the story goes that Corgi bosses were concerned that the silver painted factory samples they were shown looked too much like 'base metal'

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Corgi aficionados have long noted the colour variations that exist for both the luggage and the interior – which greatly adds to its collectability

the tooling was used again to produce a non- police estate (Corgi 424) in a rather fetching two-tone blue colour scheme

making Corgi 480 something of a rarity – especially when accompanied by its original box

485 - BMC Mini Countryman video_1145298119 As to why the modelThis feature laden Mini Countryman model was an all new tooling despite its similarity with the earlier (448) Mini Police Van. A bold release from the Corgi team, the star feature was undoubtedly its roof mounted surf board, complete with a plastic surfer figure. Jewelled headlights and an aerial completed the look. It was introduced into the range in 1965 and stayed in production until 1969. Despite being manufactured for four years it was only ever