The first models that Corgi produced were well-known British vehicles. The 1956 releases included Ford Consul, Austin A50 Cambridge, Morris Cowley, Vauxhall Velox, Rover 90, Riley Pathfinder, Hillman Huskey, Austin Healey 100 and Triumph TR2.

Corgi diecast cars have long been admired and respected in the diecast car industry. The most valuable diecast cars in the Corgi line-up included the James Bond Aston Martin DB5, the Batmobile and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Aston Martin remains the top selling toy car ever made.

Corgi then entered into the heavy commercial vehicle diecast sector. In 1957 Corgi released the Carrimore Car Transportor which featured full glazing. The first gift set offered in December 1957 included the car transportor as well as four cars: Austin Cambridge, Jaguar 2.4, Austin Healey and MGA. Other offering included the Carrimore Low Loader, the Euclid TC12 Bulldozer and the Bedford Fuel Tanker.

Corgi Toys have been an important part of the creation and growth of the diecast toys industry.

Corgi Diecast Cars on eBay

1997 CORGI CLASSICS toy car etc diecast catalog    US $12.00

1998 CORGI CLASSICS toy car etc diecast catalog    US $12.00

Old Corgi Toys Jaguar E type 22 Made in Gr Britain from 1960s    US $60.00

Old Corgi Toys Ford Mustang Fastback 22 Made in Gr Britain from 1960s    US $35.00

Corgi Toys Ford Thames Airborne Caravan diecast Made in Gr Britain green 420    US $35.00

Old Dinky Toys Rolls Royce Silver Wrath 150 diecast metal car Made in England    US $40.00