Corgi 05607

Bedford CA Van

RAC – Royal Automobile Club

Limited Edition of 4,000 w/numbered COA.

Die Cast

1/43 Scale, aprx. L 3 1/2”; W 1 ½”.

This model is a part of RAC Series.  It had been released in 1999 and consists of 4 models.  Appeared to be based on Vanguard tooling.  Model is well detailed, packed in a display case with clear acrylic top (unusual for Corgi).

“The Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain was founded by Frederick R. Simms and a group of other motoring enthusiasts on Wednesday 8 December 1897.  The Club became known as The RAC blue were added to the fleet from 1936 and the experimental white livery appeared in the early 60’s.  The well-known white livery with blue and red decals was introduced in 1980 but today the RAC’s vehicles sport a striking orange color, which coincided with their centenary in 1997”