Description: The Corgi Toys 313 Ford Cortina GXL is one of the most famous models in the Corgi Whizzwheels range, launched in 1971. It is closely associated with Graham Hill, the two-time Formula 1 world champion (1962 and 1968), a figure of whom is normally supplied with the model — leaning against the bonnet. The launch coincided with Corgi's major technical turning point, as it abandoned its traditional wheels for Whizzwheels (fast, one-piece plastic wheels with a thin axle), imitating Hot Wheels' innovation. The Ford Cortina GXL is the luxury version of the Cortina Mk III, and its association with Graham Hill (himself a Cortina fan) was an excellent marketing coup. The chassis reads "CORGI TOYS / WHIZZWHEELS / FORD Cortina GXL / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / MAZAK". The Ford Cortina GXL (Grand de Luxe) is the top-of-the-range version of the Ford Cortina Mk III, produced from 1970 to 1976. It is distinguished by its black vinyl roof, more luxurious equipment, and velvet seats. The Ford Cortina was the quintessential British family car of the 1970s — the best-selling car in Great Britain for many consecutive years. The Corgi 313 was produced from 1971 to 1976 in several colours: Metallic Red / black vinyl roof (common) — our model / Metallic Blue (less common) / Mustard / maize yellow (rare, promotional version with Graham Hill figure) The Graham Hill figure is normally included but often lost. Some versions have right-hand drive (GB) or left-hand drive (export). The model offered is the metallic red / black vinyl roof version, cream/beige interior, white/silver Whizzwheels with black tyres. The Graham Hill figure is absent. Very good overall condition, shiny paint with no major apparent flaws. The black plastic vinyl roof is intact.