436 - Citroën ID19 Safari video_739945437 with a much smaller number

with a much smaller number in a simpler ‘plain’ gold – now highly sought after

This extensive tooling was rumoured to have have been too expensive for the Corgi factory to maintain

the model being based on an Abbott of Farnham bespoke conversion

it was revamped with Whizzwheels – no longer with a detachable chassis and in green paintwork – although the two-tone livery still appeared on the box illustration

this new motor racing version was in the shops just in time for Christmas

436 - Citroën ID19 Safari video_739945437 with a much smaller numberAlthough briefly delayed as a result of tooling problems, Corgi 436 hit the shops in April 1963. It was the first of several Citron estate cars produced by Corgi in the 60s, the Safari name which is what Citron called it in the UK seemingly inspiring the models theme and livery! With a two piece opening tail gate and fold down rear seat (operated via a thumb wheel on the baseplate), Corgi also added two figures in the car presumably influenced by the