358 - Oldsmobile HQ Staff Car

There is something very appealing about this model despite the drab military green colour scheme. Perhaps it’s the full complement of officers inside making it one of Corgi’s few models to have four passengers? It was a relatively rare model in its day so it’s great to be able to buy one now for very reasonable money. And it’s another fine replica, well up to the Club’s standards. Hopefully we will see further replicas of less common models as time goes on and a replica of the No 356 VW Military Personnel Carrier from the same series would be nice (hint).

As a kid l had the sheriff and met blue versions but not #358. I missed out! What a great collection these excellent classic Corgi Toys re issues are building into. Here is a photo of the 1962 Olds 88 in civvies.

Which was apparently what our 1960's counterparts thought too!
So well done CMC on re-creating that original feeling again!
But having the toy in my hands, it is a lovely matt olive green colour which makes a interesting change from the usual glossy finish.
It was perhaps a bit harshly criticised at the time, but the four figures inside add an air of authority to it.
Anyway I'm off to play some Jack Reacher!