1:43 Corgi Classics General Post Office Morris Minor Van 1958

The Corgi Classics 958 Morris Minor Van is a 1:43 scale diecast model of the 1959 General Post Office (GPO) Telephones van, released in the 1980s as part of the Corgi Classics line. It’s a collectible piece, often found boxed, and valued for its vintage advertising livery and historical connection to Britain’s postal service.

Overview

• Model: Corgi Classics No. 958

• Vehicle Represented: 1959 Morris Minor 1000 Van (General Post Office Telephones livery)

• Scale: 1:43

• Year of Manufacture (model): 1986 (Corgi Classics reissue)

• Vehicle Year: 1959

• Material: Diecast metal with plastic parts

• Features: Advertising specimen, limited edition, often boxed with period-style packaging

 Variants & Livery

• General Post Office (GPO) Telephones – green van with yellow “Post Office Telephones” branding.

• Royal Mail (957) – red van counterpart, often paired with 958 in collector sets.

• Other advertising vans – Corgi released similar Morris Minor vans with different liveries (Seven-Up, Water Supply, etc.), but 958 is specifically the GPO Telephones edition.

Collector Notes

• Packaging: Original Corgi Classics boxes with period artwork add significant value.

• Pairing: Collectors often seek both 957 (Royal Mail) and 958 (GPO Telephones) together.

• Rarity: While not extremely rare, boxed mint examples are increasingly harder to find.

• Market Fluctuations: Prices vary widely depending on auction demand and condition.