This is a model of the only Cunningham C-5R racing car ever built, and which enjoyed some success at Le Mans and elsewhere. Finished in off-white with black grille, brown interior and dark blue racing stripes with racing numbers 31 on the bonnet and doors. Silver headlights and red rear lights. The driver has blue racing overalls and helmet. The base is mottled black tinplate and the wheels are blue with smooth black tyres.
This is a very nice example, with just a couple of little rubs to the blue stripes at the rear, and very slight surface corrosion on the base. The axles are rust-free and the tyres are very good. The box is complete, with light superficial wear from age and use, and one of the inner flaps is reinforced with tape on the inside. The price of 3/11 (three shillings and elevenpence) is written in pencil on one end, and there is a small blue price sticker on one face.
Scale: 1:45
Length: 100mm.
Approx Years: 1955 - 1960
Condition: Excellent, box Good
Shipping Weight: 160g
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