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#67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:37 pm
by tjlglass
Got this from a former Employee who said it was an early trial.
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Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:54 pm
by Idris
No tow guide + no patent no = very early (almost certainly pre-production) casting.

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:21 pm
by nickjones
No paint and no wheels, a beater or an error piece, My offer is £1.

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:36 pm
by matchbox_n_molars
I hate how there are no former Lesney employees to bump into here in Ohio.

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:53 pm
by SMS88
Amazing to see this kept safe after so many years!

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:07 pm
by motorman
Is the elastic band original Tim? :lol:

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:23 pm
by tjlglass
I think the interior is a Trial too as there are no strengthening struts to it.

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 3:42 am
by kwakers
I hate to 'Bump' Nick's Bid, but I'm in at 2 1/2 Pounds as a factory error. LOL I promise not to paint it metallic purple and sell it for huge money on E Bay as an 'All Original Factory Lesney' Tim. 8-)
The interior does not look 'white', very unusual for a pre-production moulding. This one is a beauty, and it is a delightful piece of Lesney History. Please let the Forum know if you ever decide to auction it Tim, and Thanks for sharing it with us. kwakers

Re: #67 VW 1600 TL Early Unpainted Trial

Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 8:52 am
by nearlymint
Superb model Tim, where were you hiding that one. J