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These are examples of the Corgi Toy Heinkel Bubble car, at the time the model cost R1.00 ( South African One Rand )
This model look a lot like the BMW minicar that actually had 4 wheels but looked like a tri wheel.

These are models of the Mini range, the Austin Mini Estate above with typical wood side panels.This model steered with the body being pressed down on the one side.It had a plate metal chassis with suspesion
The Mini below is a very detailed model with opening doors and bonnet.It had no suspension and were very solid with die cast chassis. Both these are Dinky Toys models.

Corgi made these two Rally versions of the then very successful BMC Mini Cooper S. The one pictured above had a spotlight on the roof and was red in the rally colours of the day. The Mini Monte Carlo Rally, shown below, version had a roof rack with spare wheels a sump guard and 4 spot lights in the grill, it also had a altered interior that had some detail as at rope and tools in the rear.

Here is a nice little Vauxhall ambulance by Dinky Toys.
It had a patient on a stretcher in the back with opening rear bootlid, a detailed driver in front and steerable wheels.It had a plate metal chassis with suspension.

Corgi Toys made this remarkable model of the Mini version of the then popular Volvo Marcos, the Mini Marcos which were build on a Austin Mini floorpan and mechanics. The diecast model featured Golden jacks that when lifted open allowed the little wheels to be removed. It also had opening doors and bonnet with detailed chrome plated engine.

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