This model is probably the closest to the original that Corgi chose for their first model in July 1956. The Ford Consul was by then six years old and very popular. Within three months the initial production run of 100,000 models had been sold out and the Swansea factory had to produce a further 250,000 examples to meet demand. In four months Corgi made 118,519 more models that Ford did in six years, although at 2/9d the model was a bargain compared to the £663 Ford charged for the real thing.  This special limited edition model is made in exactly the same way as the 1956 original, with a metal chassis, turned wheels, and of course, windows.

Corgi has selected four Great British Motoring Icons to model as paart of the anniversary range. At the time of its release this Mini was simply known as the Austin Seven Cooper (later to be known as the Mini Cooper). The models are all of the actual vehicles tested at the time by Autocar or Motor magazines and each includes a re-print of their original road test. You can see what the experts thought at the time and compare the model with photographs of the car when it was new. 

a run limited to 2006.

Corgi has selected four Great British Motoring Icons to model as part of the anniversary range. The models are all of the actual vehicles tested at the time by Autocar or Motor magazines and each includes a re-print of their original road test. You can see what the experts thought at the time and compare the model with photographs of the car when it was new.

This model is of the superb 2002 Range Rover Vogue that combined superlative off road performance with every day luxury for the well heeled.

Corgi has selected four Great British Motoring Icons to model as part of the anniversary range. The models are all of the actual vehicles tested at the time by Autocar or Motor magazines and each includes a re-print of their original road test. You can see what the experts thought at the time and compare the model with photographs of the car when it was new.

Enthusiasts will remember the Sapphire Cosworth as one of the most dramatic high speed vehicles available and many are still cherished by enthusiasts today.

Each model in the range has a reproduction timetable or map from the original bus company. The Irish model is the classic Burlingham Seagull in the well loved and very popular livery of Ulsterbus. Presented in bespoke anniversary packagine, each model in the bus range includes a wood effect plinth, a replica timetable or route map, the Corgi Anniversay booklet and a number limited edition certificate. 

Of the four buses, the Bristol Lodekka FS attracted the most votes and this appears in the popular livery of Lincolnshire Road Car - a bus that has actually been meticulously restored.
Presented in bespoke anniversary packagine, each model in the bus range includes a wood effect plinth, a replica timetable or route map, the Corgi Anniversay booklet and a number limited edition certificate. 

limited run of 2006!

Each model in the range has a reproduction timetable or map from the original bus company. The Scottish model in the range hails from Glasgow and is of a Wright Solar Fusion operated by Doig's of Glasgow on the Strathclyde University Inter Campus service. Quite a model!  Presented in bespoke anniversary packagine, each model in the bus range includes a wood effect plinth, a replica timetable or route map, the Corgi Anniversay booklet and a number limited edition certificate. 

One of four Original Omnibus selected as Corgi 50th Anniversary releases, from Wales is presented the stunning livery of Caelloi Motors, Pwllheli, Gwynedd on the new Van Hool T9 coach. Caelloi have been coach operators for more than 150 years but we still cannot pronounce the name.  Presented in bespoke anniversary packagine, each model in the bus range includes a wood effect plinth, a replica timetable or route map, the Corgi Anniversay booklet and a number limited edition certificate. 

Edition run limited to 2006

Superb Mettoy Clockwork Tinplate model specially produced by Corgi for its 50th anniversary and is a replica of a miniature released in the 1950's. A lovely classic model, limited  to 2006 pieces worldwide, of London's most famous bus, the Routemaster that has just finished in service.