211S - Studebaker Golden Hawk video_967717033 Triumph Herald Pack

Triumph Herald Pack

The new ‘S’ prefix denoted the addition of spring suspension

It was given Glidamatic suspension and Corgi’s innovative ‘Trans-O-Lite’ front and rear lights – which could be independently operated by placing your hand over either the front windscreen or rear window

the bonnet opened just enough to enable it to be lifted

Starting in Crystal Palace

211S - Studebaker Golden Hawk video_967717033 Triumph Herald PackOnly the second non British car to be modelled by Corgi, the Studebaker Golden Hawk was introduced into the range in 1958 just two years after the very first die cast Corgi Toys were produced. It was initially available in two guises as Corgi 211 (in blue with gold fin detailing), or as the quirky mechanised Corgi 211M (in white, again with gold on the fins). The latter was deleted after just one year the result of disappointing sales whilst