Lot 14
Corgi - Beatles USA 1964 Tour Bus PP Sample – unproduced
Hornby | SGB | Planes, Trains & Automobiles | Charity Auction | CTY24001
Auction: 28 October 2024 at 19:30 GMT
Description
This is the pre-production sample of an unannounced model that never went into full production this year. Timed to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles first tour of the USA, this American tour bus is a genuine rarity.
The Beatles' 1964 North American tour marked their first major concert tour in the U.S. and Canada, capitalizing on their exploding popularity following their debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The tour ran from August 19 to September 20, covering 32 shows in 26 cities. The band performed hits like "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand," drawing massive crowds and causing fan hysteria, known as Beatlemania. Security challenges were constant due to the frenzied fanbase. The tour solidified the Beatles' status as global superstars and had a significant cultural impact on the 1960s music scene.
