Model No VA001

Lledo have been the most prolific manufacturer of Anglia Saloon models.
The model was the first one to be introduced into their new Vanguards range
in 1996. These models were a new departure for Lledo in that they were
going to be produced in diecast metal to a consistant 1:43rd Scale.

The Original Lledo Models

I was (and still am) not sure how Lledo numbered their Anglia range.
For Instance the Metropolitan Police Anglia from the PC1002 Panda car set shows the model as VA00109
on the collectors card, but the Anglia's produced in other sets do not always have the VA001 number.
(My thanks go to Martin Kennedy who keeps me well informed about the Lledo Vanguards range.)

The Corgi Take-Over

In 1999 the Lledo Company went into Recievership and the Vanguards (as well as
the Days Gone Range) were bought by Corgi. They have decided to keep the Vanguards
name and have started to release more Anglia Models. These have been "upgraded" to
include jewelled headlights and fine metal wiper blades. Long may they keep producing them.

Lledo Pre-Production Model

These models are actual hand made factory pre-production 'resin' models used to evaluate potential
castings for the 'Vanguard' range before they went into full scale die-cast production. Some models
never made it to production and of those that did certain colours or liveries were never used.

Lledo / Corgi Promotionals

These are models that are issued by Lledo / Corgi as "Promotionals" but
do not form part of their main Vanguard range.

"Code 3" Conversions

These are models that are conversions of the Lledo models, which have been refinished by a third party.

Corgi have also used the Saloon Casting as part of their Toys Range.

Lledo / Corgi also produce Van versions of the Ford Anglia

Please see the links page for the Lledo / Corgi Web Site.