Description
Corgi Toys Jaguar 2.4 Litre Fire Car
Corgi Toys No.: 213
Manufacturer: Mettoy Co. Ltd., England
Prototype vehicle: Jaguar 2.4 Litre (Mk I) saloon
Scale: approx. 1:43
Production period: 1958–1963 (firmly late-1950s era)
Description & Features
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Body colour: Bright fire-engine red
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Roof: White
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Interior: Cream or fawn
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Roof equipment:
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Blue Perspex flashing beacon (early examples had a dome light)
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Siren detail
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Markings:
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“FIRE SERVICE” lettering on the sides
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Wheels:
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Shaped spun aluminium wheels with black tyres (a hallmark of early Corgi quality)
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Baseplate:
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Grey metal base stamped “Corgi Toys – Made in Gt Britain”
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Corgi was famous for realism, and this model captures the Jaguar Mk I’s elegant proportions while adapting it convincingly into a British fire-service command car.
Historical Context
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The Jaguar 2.4 Litre (introduced in 1955) was widely used by British police, fire brigades, and other official services.
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Corgi capitalised on this by producing service versions, which were extremely popular with children and remain highly collectible today.
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Model #213 is part of Corgi’s classic 1957–1960 golden era, alongside police Jaguars and ambulances.
