C270

Notes

First issue from 1968.
This sought-after James Bond Aston Martin model is in totally original condition. The silver Aston Martin with gold bumpers has the opening roof feature with the ejector seat mechanism working well. Both figures of James Bond and villain are still seated inside. All functions work well. It has the rear bullet screen which can be raised and lowered, telescopic over-riders, retractable machine guns, revolving number plates and of course the red tyre slasher blades on the rear wheels. The suspension is fine on detailed spoked wheels, too.
Hard to find a mark on the paint finish. If you want to find fault, you may note a couple of the slightest tyre flat spots (being really fussy here). Tyres are still very supple.
Slightly larger than the 261 James Bond Aston Martin, this model is presented in the most attractive, 1st issue ‘winged box’.

These elaborate boxes so easily get torn or crumpled. This one has fared better than most, since it has been carefully stored and has barely been handled.

The clear ‘blister’ is notably undamaged. Note that a little of the glue which kept the blister attached to the card in one small area dried out – a little glue has been carefully applied to correct this. None of the usual ruffling to the card edge. The header card is fine and crisp with vivid graphics which have lost none of their vibrancy. Unpunched header card. Minor marking on the box underside.

The removeable card plinth is clean, crisp and fresh( tiny wear). Inside, we have the all-important, carefully opened Secret Instruction Packet!

Inside, of course, you will find the Secret Instructions, the complete sheet of number plates, the badge and a spare villain. All original!
A most attractive, iconic James Bond item.