Corgi – Mercedes-Benz Bus "España 82"
Scale model of a minibus, the Mercedes-Benz Bus "España 82" , made by Corgi . This example is reference E116, included in the "Corgi Juniors" series. It is made in Great Britain, introduced in 1981. Metal body painted in red, with "ESPAÑA 82" stickers on the sides. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparen plastic. Interior simulated using printed paper placed near the windows, showing passengers and other details. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. The nominal scale seems to be 1:82 and the overall length is approximately 2.9 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a minibus, possibly the 1977 Mercedes-Benz O 309 , equipped with the 3780 cm³, 63 kW (85 hp) Mercedes-Benz OM 314 "L4" engine. The summer of 1982 was particularly happy. Besides the usual days at the beach, two World Cups were being played—one in Spain, broadcast on television, and the other, on a smaller scale, played ...