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The Vanguards Hidden Treasures series was launched by Corgi with a range of model cars and vans depicted in semi-derelict condition. Wheelarches, chromed and other parts of the bodies were speckled with orangey brown to suggest rust, or a darker brown for mud, the lower parts of the models were streaked with black road grime, and body panels (often the nearside front wing) were painted in a different colour, perhaps primer or red oxide. Windscreens were also discoloured to reflect the cleaning sweep of the wipers.
The white Ford Transit was turned almost black, with common 'graffitti' shown in the dirt, whilst the Triump Stag had a 'For Sale' sign in the windscreen. The Land Rover even had muddy tyres!
Subject ID: 32019
MoreThe Vanguards Hidden Treasures series was launched by Corgi with a range of model cars and vans depicted in semi-derelict condition. Wheelarches, chromed and other parts of the bodies were speckled with orangey brown to suggest rust, or a darker brown for mud, the lower parts of the models were streaked with black road grime, and body panels (often the nearside front wing) were painted in a different colour, perhaps primer or red oxide. Windscreens were also discoloured to reflect the cleaning sweep of the wipers.
The white Ford Transit was turned almost black, with common 'graffitti' shown in the dirt, whilst the Triump Stag had a 'For Sale' sign in the windscreen. The Land Rover even had muddy tyres!
Early boxes were designed to display the model in front of a shed in an overgrown garden or field, but later boxes were standard window boxes. The range was perhaps inspired by model restorers sometimes using wrecked toy cars in a diorama to give a more true-to-life scene.
Subject ID: 32019
Subject ID: 32019
Reg/No: KHM 730F (London Central)
There are two models on as orginal with cover and one without both from the Hidden Treasures Series reflecting old aged vehicles.
Reg/No: 945 MRB (Nottingham Nottinghamshire)
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