C497

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Issued between 1966-69, this Oldsmobile car inspired by the t.v. series ‘The Man From UNCLE’ has a gleaming, deep purple-blue finish, notably bright and complete bonnet logo, bright chrome parts, detailed cast wheels, original Corgi Toys embossed, fine tread tyres.

Functions perfectly – if you press the roof periscope, you can hear the ‘gun shot’, and the figures move from side to side to shoot the enemy! A few insignificant dots to the paint finish if you look for them. This is the early version with diecast spotlights (to dazzle the enemy!). Later this model would be issued with plastic spotlights. A very attractive item on display:

So often lost or replaced with a copy, this Thrushbuster comes with its original Waverley ring. Changing image on the ring face of Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin.
Minute rub to the ring on one side caused by box contact.
The colourful card plinth is fresh and bright, with no wear at wheel slots. Both pull-out tabs are present and intact.
Lovely vibrant graphics!

Lots of info about the U.N.C.L.E organisation on box reverse as well as pictures and signatures of the T.V. series protagonists.
The pictorial outer box is clean, crisp and bright, with just a little edge storage scuff. Minimal wear besides. No loss of colour vibrancy.

All end flaps are present, one has a very small tear. This model comes with the often missing circular card ring which fits over the roof detail.