Lot 205: A Trio of Burago 1/24 Scale Grand Prix Die-Cast Model Racing Cars

A trio of Italian-made Burago 1/24 scale die-cast model racing cars from the Grand Prix series, each presented in its original window display box. The group includes a black open-wheel racer numbered 18 with flame graphics and ‘LONG BEACH’ markings (Cod. 6119), featuring sponsors Braun and V-Line; a red car numbered 4 marked ‘LAGUNA SECA’ (Cod. 6129) with Target, Coca-Cola, and Energizer sponsorship; and a yellow car numbered 22 marked ‘IMOLA RACING’ (Cod. 6109) with Panasonic and YKK Duskin sponsorship.

Each box is constructed from printed cardboard with a clear plastic display window and features the ‘burago’ logo and a circular label reading ‘MADE IN 1/24 ITALY’. The bases of the boxes are printed with stylized ‘GRAND PRIX’ text in blue and red against a white background. One box bears a white adhesive label from ‘SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS’ printed with ‘LOT 205’ and barcode ‘01132502626’. Another box has a small white adhesive label with the handwritten number ‘12870’.