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CORGI CLASSICS 56801
FORD TRANSIT Mk II MILK FLOAT
CITY DAIRIES – APPROXIMATELY 1:36 SCALE
A wonderfully nostalgic Corgi model depicting the familiar Ford Transit Mk II in traditional City Dairies milk-delivery livery.
This highly detailed die-cast model captures an instantly recognisable part of British motoring and social history. Before supermarket deliveries and online shopping, vehicles like this were a familiar sight on residential streets as local milkmen made their early-morning rounds.
MODEL DETAILS
• Manufacturer: Corgi Classics
• Model number: 56801
• Vehicle: Ford Transit Mk II Milk Float
• Livery: City Dairies
• Scale: Approximately 1:36
• Release year: 1999
• Material: Die-cast metal with plastic detailing
• Vehicle type: Commercial delivery van / milk float
• Colour: Blue and white City Dairies livery
• Working feature: Opening refrigerated rear compartment
• Display model for the adult collector
CLASSIC CITY DAIRIES PRESENTATION
The model is finished in an attractive period-style City Dairies colour scheme, complete with detailed company graphics and authentic commercial-vehicle styling.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
• Detailed Ford Transit Mk II cab
• Authentic front grille and headlights
• City Dairies branding
• Period milk-delivery colour scheme
• Opening rear refrigerated compartment
• Detailed rear storage area
• Glazed windows
• Realistic interior detail
• Rubber-style tyres
• Free-rolling wheels
• Detailed chassis and body moulding
A BRITISH COMMERCIAL-VEHICLE CLASSIC
The Ford Transit became one of Britain’s most familiar working vehicles, serving businesses, public services and delivery companies throughout the country. This specialist milk-float conversion is particularly charming and provides something different from the more commonly modelled Transit panel vans and minibuses.
The opening rear compartment adds extra interest and allows the model to be displayed with its working feature open or closed.
WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT
• Desirable Corgi reference 56801
• Attractive City Dairies livery
• Classic Ford Transit Mk II casting
• Nostalgic British milk-delivery subject
• Opening rear compartment
• Larger approximately 1:36 scale
• Released in 1999
• Excellent addition to a Corgi commercial-vehicle collection
• Ideal for collectors of Ford Transit models, dairy memorabilia and British delivery vehicles
CONDITION
Model condition: Mint condition
Box condition: Box is complete but not perfect, please see photos.
The model and packaging may display minor age-related or storage wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact item you will receive and form an important part of the description.
INCLUDED
• Corgi Classics Ford Transit Mk II City Dairies Milk Float
• Original box and packaging shown
The model will be carefully protected and securely packaged for delivery.
A charming piece of Corgi history that combines the iconic Ford Transit with the nostalgia of traditional doorstep milk deliveries. An excellent display model for any collection of British commercial vehicles, Ford memorabilia or classic Corgi die-casts.
📦 Shipping & Postage
- UK Buyers: Dispatched quickly via Royal Mail Fully tracked in a secure box with extra packing to ensure safe transit.
- International Buyers: Proudly shipping worldwide exclusively through the Global Shipping Programme (GSP). All international tracking, customs clearance, and import duties are calculated automatically at checkout.
- No hidden fees or unexpected charges upon delivery and fully tracked every step of the way from my door to yours. 🙂
- Same day postage: Will be posted the day you buy it to get to you quickly.
