Corgi 05607
RAC – Royal Automobile Club
Limited Edition of 4,000 w/numbered COA.
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”