VW Camper Type 2 Bay Window (1979) in Marino Yellow and Pastel White
| Brand | Vanguards |
|---|---|
| Size | 10cm / 3.9in long |
| Scale | 1:43 Scale |
| Colour | Marino Yellow and Pastel White |
| Features | Comes in its own display case Working wheels |
The original Type 2 sold in far larger numbers - and eventually guises - than VW had originally envisaged when it was launched in 1950. Sensibly - they evolved this successful concept and launched the second generation Type 2 in late 1967. The new vehicle was larger - more powerful - more comfortable and more versatile - but retained the original's charm and its air-cooled rear-engined layout. It was almost immediately nicknamed the 'Bay Window' because of its large wraparound windscreen and is now often known just as the 'Bay'.
The example modelled was first registered on May 3rd 1979 and immediately sent to Devon Conversions - the company who invented the word Caravanette - to be turned into a camper. Later in its life this went on to be owned by our very own Darrell Burge - marketing manager for Corgi Die-cast - and was affectionately named 'Pepper'. Sadly - Darrell passed away suddenly in February 2021 - so this product acts as a welcome tribute to Darrell and his dedication to Corgi Die-cast models.
Diecast models are manufactured to various scales based on measurements taken from the actual vehicles. The rule to remember is the higher the scale number, the smaller the model!
So, 1:2 scale quite ltierally means it is 1/2 (half) the size and 1:4 scale means it is 1/4 (quarter) the size. Here is a rough guide to the size of our models although this will vary depending on the size of the actual vehicle. Please note that the scale and size of models differs per department. Please refer to the individual product page to find out the estimated size of the actual model you would like to purchase.
Bikes
1:32 scale will be approximately 5cm long
1:24 scale will be approximately 8cm long
1:18 scale will be approximately 10-12cm long
1:12 scale will be approximately 14-18cm long
1:10 scale will be approximately 20-28cm long
1:6 scale will be approximately 30-38cm long
Cars
1:64 scale will be approximately 6cm long
1:43 scale will be approximately 10cm long
1:24 scale will be approximately 15-25cm long
1:18 scale will be approximately 20-30cm long
1:12 scale will be approximately 30-40cm long
