A Corgi Toys model 417S Land-Rover Breakdown Truck, manufactured in Great Britain by Playcraft Toys Ltd. The die-cast metal vehicle features a red body with a yellow plastic canopy and a side-mounted spare wheel. The rear is equipped with a silver-coloured manual crane mechanism, complete with a yellow cord and a metal hook. The vehicle features Glidamatic spring suspension and clear plastic glazing to the cab and the canopy-mounted roof light. The underside of the grey-painted metal chassis is embossed with the text LAND ROVER, 109″ W.B., CORGI TOYS, PATENT APPLICATION 21101/59, and MADE IN GT. BRITAIN. The sides of the yellow canopy bear decals featuring the corgi dog logo and the text BREAKDOWN SERVICE. The model is accompanied by its original yellow and blue cardboard box, which is printed with the maker’s name, model details, and an illustration of the vehicle. The box also bears the inscription PLAYCRAFT TOYS LTD LONDON and MADE IN GT. BRITAIN.
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