Corgi Bedford Utilicon Van – Michael Gerson Removals – Made in Great Britain...

Vintage Corgi Bedford Utilicon Van with Michael Gerson Overseas Removals livery.

Corgi Classics model Q953/8 from the Bedford O Series Pantechnicon range, issued c.1986.

UK-made diecast model, approx. 14 cm in length, featuring complete retro signage including “HOL 4868” and “HILLside 1300” telephone exchanges, LPT 880 registration plate, and London N20 address. Good condition overall with light wear consistent with age—decals are intact, wheels roll freely.

Base clearly stamped Made in Great Britain. No box included.

Ideal for collectors of Corgi commercial vehicles, vintage British haulage memorabilia, or period-style promotional items.

A vehicle carrying this livery was seen by millions on television carrying out prestigious moves and deliveries to special addresses including Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Tower of London, Canterbury Cathedral, Queen’s Gallery and others.

At the inauguration of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 LPT 880 (not a Luton van, but the actual original) was one of the two commercial vehicles in the cavalcade of 100 vehicles representing the years 1894 to 1994, 50% from France and 50% from England that travelled from London (RAC Club) to Paris (Place de la Concorde) via the newly opened tunnel.