C384 VW Beetle
1977-1978

 

256 (1965-1968) : Model on the East African Rally and Rhino. True-to-scale steering, operated from the spare wheels on the roof.

492 (1966-1970) : Police car, this VW as seen in the 256 model but now in the green and white of the West Germany Police Force, plus Polizei labels on the side and the addition of two polices figures in the front seats. The main difference between the two versions was the spare wheels which was used to steer the model was now replaced by a blue roof beacon with a flat ribbed area to assist rotation.

373 (1970-1976) Police car : the basic VW 1200 in the same scale as the 256 model but without opening features or steering, just Whizzwheels.

383 (1970-1971) Power flower : similar that the 373 model but with "flower power" labels. In 1973, this model was to be produced without "flower power" labels, but under the same number 383.

384 (1977-1978) this was the standard 383 fiited with chequered roof and door stripes, plus racing number 5.

400 Driving school (1974-1975) : a conversion of the 383 fitted with the steering mechamism of the previous 492, but with a steering wheel on the roof instead a Police beacon.

401 (1975-1977) : This was the same model as the 400 but in larger box with diorama.

 

This was the standard 383 fiited with chequered roof and door stripes, plus racing number 5.

 

Original car with Whizzwheels :

 

 

 

 

 

Original 1978 corgi toys 384 Volkswagen VW 1200 Beetle Rally Car 1938-1978 Caledonian Autominologist collector club 40th Anniversary in Blue bodie color with white base color and interior. Come with six point star wheels whizzwheels. Decals of 1938-1978 on both doors side and decal on top with '' volkswagen beetle (white rectangle was to club member hand signature there own name, rare unsigned) and 40th anniversary words ''. Models are in very near mint to mint condition, only have slight faded chrome on front wheel. The box is currently a 383 VW 1200 box witch they applyed a 384 stickers on both flaps and on front of the box '' the 384 VW 1200 rally car was already discontinued in 1978 '' box are in very near mint to mint condition, one of his inner flap is tear off.