Corgi Classics #69901 British Army Centurion Mark III Tank & Saladin Armored Car

Description: Listing is for a Vintage 1998 Corgi Classics # 69901 British Army Centurion Mark III Tank (1:60 Scale) & Saladin Armored Car (1:57 Scale), Diecast Metal, NIB, Limited Edition. Corgi Classics # 69901 is a British Army Set for 3rd Royal Tank Regiment consisting of Centurion Mk III Tank & Saladin Armored Car. Turrets on both army vehicles rotates 360 degrees and cannons raise and lower. Plastic trends on Centurion Mark III tank rotate as well as the wheels on the Saladin Armored Car. Corgi Centurion Mk 111 tank’s black plastic ropes in place. This is a limited edition of only 6800 issued worldwide. I am downsizing and listing/selling on EBay some of my personal collection. Photographs are part of description. Please examine them closely and email me if you have questions, prior to bidding. Centurion was primary British Army main battle tank of post-World War II period. Introduced in January 1945, it is widely considered to be one of most successful post-War tank designs, remaining in production to 1962, and seeing combat into 1980s. It was a very popular tank with good armor, mobility, and a powerful 105 mm cannon, along with two machine guns. Tank weighed 50 tons. It entered combat with British Army in Korean War in 1950 in support of UN forces. Between 1946 and 1962, 4,423 Centurions were produced, consisting of 13 basic marks and numerous variants. Centurion became one of most widely used tank designs, equipping dozens of armies around the world, with some in service until 1990s. In British Army it was replaced by Chieftain and Conqueror main battle tank.Centurion later served on Indian side in Indo-Pakistan War of 1965, and it served with Royal Australian Army in Vietnam War. Israel's army used Centurions in 1967 Six-Day War, 1973 Yom Kippur War, 1978 South Lebanon conflict, and 1982 Lebanon War. Royal Jordanian Army used Centurions, first in 1970 to fend off a Syrian incursion within its borders during Blank September events and later in 1973 Golan Heights. In 1973. South Africa used its Centurions in Angola during South African Border War.]Designed in 1954, FV601 Saladin is a six-wheeled armored car built for British Army. Vehicle weighed 11 tons, offered a top speed of 72 km/h, and had a crew of three. Saladin was noted for its excellent performance in desert conditions and found favor with a number of Middle Eastern armies. It was armed with a 76 mm low-pressure rifled gun. Despite vehicle's age and dated design, it is still in use in a number of countries in secondary roles. Please note that Corgi makes some of finest collectible models and its attention to details make its O-scale models so realistic and outstanding. Corgi “military vehicles” present highly detailed, ready-made die-cast models of military vehicles. Corgi die-cast models require no gluing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from box. Made from die-cast metal, die cast military vehicles from Corgi are 100% true to scale! Color, camouflage and unit markings are researched carefully for maximum authenticity, marking difference between and authentic scale model military vehicle and merely a “toy”. Corgi military tanks have following features: ·· Heavy die-cast metal construction that has with some plastic components (e.g., tank trends, antennas). ·· Rotating turret, elevating cannon, and accurate hull in die-cast metal. ·· Accurate moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels. ·· Realistic panel lines, access panels, and surface details located at hull. ·· Pad printed markings and placards that will not fade or peel like decals.·· Transporter separates from cab and has drop down ramps, high cab detail, and wheels turn. ===================================================================Be sure to read item description and ask questions before committing to a purchase. For items over 13 ounces, I ship via USPS Priority mail. I accept PayPal only.RETURN POLICY: For an item with its own original box, there is a 14-day return policy after you receive item as long as you e-mail seller within four (4) days of receipt of item & buyer pays for return shipping, unless listing states no return will be accepted. For an item within its own original box “No Returns” will be approved beyond four (4) days of buyer receipt of item in absence of such an e-mail notice to seller. Additionally, buyer must return item in “Original Condition & Complete In All Ways.” However, for items without their own original boxes, money refunded within 14 days after receipt only if die cast items are not as described, & buyer pays return shipping. I accept no returns, exchanges, or refunds for any other reason for military, firefighting, or train merchandise. Moreover, I accept “No Returns” for any porcelain items. 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Price: 44.95 USD

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

End Time: 2024-08-24T06:13:15.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.72 USD