Bidspirit auction | Corgi Classics 97171 Neath and

Corgi Classics 97171 Neath and Cardiff Burlingham Seagull Die-Cast Model Coach - A Chinese-made die-cast metal model of a Burlingham Seagull coach with plastic components, produced as part of the Corgi Classics range. The vehicle is finished in a two-tone brown and red livery with silver-coloured trim. A destination board printed along the side panels lists Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Pyle, Bridgend, Cowbridge, and Cardiff. A yellow and green winged emblem is applied to the central side panel. Text near the rear wheel arch identifies the Neath and Cardiff Luxury Coach Co. Ltd., General Manager J. J. Newbury MBE, and includes a Speed 30 M.P.H. decal. The black chassis is embossed with the characters MADE IN CHINA, CORGI, and BURLINGHAM SEAGULL. The model is presented in its original two-piece cardboard box, which displays a printed CORGI logo and the model number 97171. A yellow adhesive price label from HARTLEY TOY AND MODELS, CHESHIRE, reading £15-25, is attached to the lid, alongside a white lot tag. The lot is accompanied by a yellow and white card limited edition certificate, bearing a blue and red CORGI logo and the reference 81847, which confirms this is number 3830 of 6,918 produced.