Corgi VA13319 Ford Capri MkI 3.0 GXL Daytona Yellow Richard Hammond's The Smallest Cog

Name: Cheltenham Model Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644

Product Code: VA13319

Manufacturer Number: VA13319
Condition: New
Category: Models, Cars
Brand: Corgi
Range: Corgi September 2025
Era: 1960s
Livery: Yellow
Construction: Diecast Model
Scale: 1:43
Gauge: O
Model of Car: Ford Capri Mk1

£34.19

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his Vanguards 1:43 Ford Capri die-cast model represents one built in September 1973, making it one of the last three-litre GXLs produced at Dagenham before production of the Mk1 ceased. The Mk2 Capri was launched in February 1974 but entered production sometime before then so that dealers had stock on launch day.

This car was not registered until February 1974, so was probably displayed in a showroom for some time to attract footfall, something for which its top specification and eye-catching colour made it eminently suitable. In August 1999, it was purchased by its fourth owner, lifelong Capri enthusiast, Ray Cross. He was based in Essex, like the three previous owners.

Ray bought the car partially restored and finished it in April 2000. He enjoyed taking it to classic car events and won Best Ford at a rally in Chigwell in 2002.

Unfortunately, coming out of Brands Hatch in summer 2004, another car drove into the nearside rear. Instead of just repairing the damaged area, Ray stripped the whole Capri for a bare-metal respray that was completed in 2006. Sadly, his circumstances changed, and it remained unfinished until he reluctantly sold it in May 2023 because he was about to lose access to its garage.

It was purchased by TV presenter and proprietor of The Smallest Cog, Richard Hammond, who modified it before taking it on a grand African adventure.

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We have been in business for over 40 with the shop located in a few different places around the town in that time. We are now located at the Eastern end of Cheltenham High Street.

As well as stocking the latest plastic kit, diecast and model railway releases we have a big selection of slot cars and modelling tools.

We are able to carry out repairs on radio control cars & model railway locos, including DCC & DCC Sound fitting.

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Cheltenham Model Centre

39 High Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1DX
England

+44 (0)1242 523 117 or 234 644
sales@cheltenhammodelcentre.com

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