Corgi Toys No. 220 Chevrolet Impala

Corgi Toys No. 220 Chevrolet Impala
This is a car which became a staple of the Corgi range from its introduction in 1959 and right through the next decade and beyond.
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[@PaulRestorer]

Excellent result Michael well done👍

[@mickmanly1479]

Looks good 😊😊😊😊

[@428garage]

Awesome

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Sometimes if I have a lot of free time, on a 1/64 scale car , I will sand off and steal wool off all the paint . It takes time but it’s ok . Your work on this car is great.
Awesome restoration.
Mike

[@martindaredare]

Nicely done Michael looks very smart in those colours 👌

[@gravesendaustralia]

Thanks 👍

[@lotharrenz4621]

looks great, love the colours you picked. :) shimmering bronce in the bottom, a decent top to go...

[@gravesendaustralia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Diecastoutlaw]

Excellent result Michael well done mate 👍

[@gravesendaustralia]

Thanks 👍

[@frasermartin6728]

1959 Impala - only year with the butterfly tail-lamps: correct! Harley Earl's finest hour, in my view!
Nice period split on the paint - there were about ten variations across the range of the real thing - and that arrangement suits the motor well.
Another good one, Michael!

[@gravesendaustralia]

You got that right!