Corgi Model Club's Exclusive Re-issue of the Corgi Toys 247 Mercedes Benz Pullman

This 1964-issued Corgi was given a unique and exciting feature - windscreen wipers that appeared to sweep from side to side thanks to an ingenious mechanism connected to the model’s rear axle. A switch on the base turned the wipers on and off.
Rather curiously, the Pullman was produced in two similar colours - a dark cerise and a burgundy. Both versions had the same detailed cream interior with rear passenger windows that could be lowered. The bumpers, grille and side strips were in plated chrome, the front headlights picked out in silver and the rear lights in orange. In line with other Corgi Toys of this era, Corgi 247 was given Glidamatic suspension. It was deleted from the Corgi range in 1969 after sales of around 977,000.

[@manofthehour6856]

These models showcase the greatness of Corgi (old and new). Although I have always focused on 1:64-scale (yes, the Corgi Juniors were favorites!), I always marvelled at the ingenuity of engineering, and the striving for realism and accuracy. I bought one of the originals in the 1990s, and the "splattered rain" effect on the windscreen outside the arc of where the wipers reach create yet another clever touch of brillance. I embrace the resurgence of collecting diecast models as a hobby; I left it a couple of times, only to be drawn back into that world of imagination and tangible things (as opposed to virtual.) Thank you for such pleasant memories, Corgi!

[@zetecrv10]

Another great model

[@gradonforsyth4443]

Another Great little film straight off the press! Many Thanks again CMC

[@Andy1962-in-Kinross]

I always wanted this model and now thanks again to CMC I can!