Buick Riviera (245)Introduced into the Corgi range in 1964, the Buick Riviera was produced in gold, metallic blue and pale blue. It was given Glidamatic suspension and Corgis innovative Trans O Lite front and rear lights which could be independently operated by placing your hand over either the front windscreen or rear window. Unusually for a Corgi it came with a rear tow hook, which could be hitched to a separately available boat and trailer (Corgi 104). The model sold

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This classic-era Corgi also featured opening doors

The box also included a yellow plastic insert to hold the models in position

who initially released it in 1967 as Corgi 264

Despite being one of Corgi’s all-time best sellers

Size: Length: 72mm Width: 31mm Height: 29mm

a boot decal was emblazoned with Esso’s popular ‘I’ve Got a Tiger in my Tank’ advertising slogan

plus a red interior complete with moulded recovery tools

renumbered 203

It nevertheless remains one of the finest and fully- featured Corgi Toys of all time

which replicates the classic period-correct Corgi 270 livery

Size: Length: 107mm Width: 40mm Height: 38mm