PAIR OF VINTAGE ITALIAN DIE-CAST RACING CARS - BRUMM AND BBURAGO

A CHARMING PAIR OF VINTAGE DIE-CAST MODEL RACING CARS FROM TWO RESPECTED ITALIAN MANUFACTURERS, EACH PRESENTED IN ORIGINAL FACTORY PACKAGING WITH PERIOD-APPROPRIATE GRAPHICS AND STYLING INFORMATION LOOSE IN ORIGINAL BOXES.

LOT CONTENTS:

1. BRUMM MODEL B098 - VANWALL F.1 RACING CAR
- MODEL: VANWALL F.1 SINGLE-SEATER RACING CAR
- LIVERY: BRITISH RACING GREEN WITH PERIOD RACING NUMBER AND DRIVER DETAILS
- PACKAGING: ORIGINAL BLACK BOX WITH ITALIAN FLAG STRIPE AND "100% MADE IN ITALY" DECLARATION
- INSCRIPTION: REFERENCES G.P. GRAN BRETAGNA E EUROPA 1957, 1° STIRLING MOSS - TONY BROOKS #18
- CONDITION: DIE-CAST BODY IN GOOD CONDITION WITH AUTHENTIC PATINA. ORIGINAL PACKAGING SHOWS AGE-APPROPRIATE WEAR.

2. BBURAGO MODEL R035 - FERRARI 500F2 RACING CAR
- MODEL: FERRARI 500F2 SINGLE-SEATER RACING CAR
- LIVERY: CLASSIC FERRARI ROSSO CORSA (RED) WITH RACING NUMBER 34 AND SCUDERIA FERRARI SHIELD
- PACKAGING: ORIGINAL BLACK BOX WITH BBURAGO BRANDING AND "MADE IN EUROPE" MARKING
- INSCRIPTION: REFERENCES FERRARI 500F2, 1952
- CONDITION: DIE-CAST BODY IN GOOD CONDITION WITH AUTHENTIC SURFACE PATINA. ORIGINAL PACKAGING SHOWS AGE-RELATED WEAR CONSISTENT WITH STORAGE.

SPECIFICATIONS:
BOTH MODELS FEATURE:
- DETAILED DIE-CAST METAL CONSTRUCTION WITH HAND-PAINTED LIVERY DETAILS
- FUNCTIONAL WHEELS WITH RUBBER TYRES THAT ROTATE FREELY
- PLASTIC WINDOW GLAZING (WHERE APPLICABLE)
- PERIOD-ACCURATE RACING LIVERIES AND NUMBERING
- ORIGINAL FACTORY PACKAGING WITH PRINTED SPECIFICATIONS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION

CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
BOTH MODELS DISPLAY THE AUTHENTIC PATINA AND MINOR SURFACE WEAR EXPECTED OF VINTAGE DIE-CAST TOYS FROM THIS ERA. THE DIE-CAST BODIES REMAIN STRUCTURALLY SOUND WITH NO SIGNIFICANT CORROSION, CRACKS, OR REPAIRS. WHEELS OPERATE SMOOTHLY. ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WHILST SHOWING CREASING AND LIGHT DISCOLOURATION FROM AGE AND STORAGE, REMAINS INTACT AND LEGIBLE. NO RESTORATION OR REPAINTING IS EVIDENT.

PROVENANCE:
PRIVATE COLLECTION. BOTH MODELS HAVE BEEN STORED IN A CONTROLLED DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT AND RETAIN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INDICATING CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP BY A COLLECTOR.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT:
BRUMM AND BBURAGO REPRESENT TWO OF ITALY'S MOST RESPECTED DIE-CAST MODEL MANUFACTURERS. THESE MODELS COMMEMORATE SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS IN FORMULA 1 RACING HISTORY - THE VANWALL'S 1957 BRITISH AND EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX VICTORIES AND THE FERRARI 500F2'S DOMINANCE IN EARLY 1950S RACING. SUCH MODELS HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY COLLECTIBLE AS VINTAGE DIE-CAST TOYS, PARTICULARLY ITALIAN-MADE EXAMPLES IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WHICH COMMAND STRONG INTEREST AMONGST BOTH TOY COLLECTORS AND MOTORSPORT ENTHUSIASTS.

Item Size: Height: 5cm, Width: 5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 0.5Kg

Condition: Good - Refer To Images

548752+103

Location of item: 9 Hi-Tech Drive, Toormina, NSW, Australia

LLOYDS VERIFIED We take immense pride in offering you this genuine item, which exemplifies exceptional quality. It is important to note that while this is an authentic product, in rare cases provenance may be unknown or aftermarket items may have been added to enhance its overall appeal and uniqueness. We value transparency and strive to provide you with accurate information, ensuring that you are fully informed about the product you are considering. Rest assured, our commitment to offering genuine products remains unwavering, and we are dedicated to your utmost satisfaction with your purchase.