Corgi Yorkshire Rider Metrobus, Leeds City Route 83 Dial-a-Bus Special Edition, c.1990

A Corgi die-cast model of an MCW Metrobus double-decker, part of the Yorkshire Rider series representing Leeds City Transport. The model is finished in a traditional green and cream livery and features route number 83. The side panels display environmental advertisements reading, Cars are bad news for the environment You’re looking at an alternative, accompanied by the Metro logo. A unique lower white panel bears the printed text, Doreen’s driverless Dial-a-Bus. The item is housed in its original blue Corgi-branded cardboard display base with a clear plastic cover. The front of the base is marked with a white adhesive label identifying this as a DIAL-A-BUS SPECIAL EDITION. This model serves as a nostalgic representation of West Yorkshire bus operations during the late 20th century. The model measures approximately 120mm in length; the display case measures approximately 150mm x 85mm x 55mm.