Further to the recent items on the Alfa Romeo Carabo, designed by Bertone. This was a popular car with toy companies. Here is one from the Corgi Juniors line. It is No.65, and dates from 1971.
The real car was green over black or purplish grey, but the Juniors model has a purple-painted metal upper body, a light green metal lower body, and white (or cream) plastic interior which also forms the front bumper and rear grille.
There was also a version with a red interior. The windows have a slight orange tint. It is fitted with low-friction Whizzwheels.
Have you got one readers?
Paul Adams from New Zealand
Paul Adams from New Zealand
Ive got this one and the Matchbox one. The CJ version was a re-issue of the earlier Corgi Rockets version, in gorgeous metallic green. Corgi Rockets featured the gimmick of removeable plastic chassis, so you could 'tune up' the axles with a special pen - which I never found! Also came with a neat gold key to remove the base. Love the Carabo, just need a Hot Wheels version now!
ReplyDeleteHeres a earlier post on my Carabo craze: https://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2011/10/driving-me-crazy.html?m=1
ReplyDeleteA beautiful toy. Thanks for the memories Paul and Wote.
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