Corgi 261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Gold issue. Very near mint /boxed. Early issue WITH INDICATOR LIGHT CASTING. 1st issue style box (slight print blurring, but as-made) with Full Instruction Packet and extra 'MODEL CAR MAKERS TO JAMES BOND' Leaflet. From Gordon's Collection - a high quality gathering of some of the most popular and sought-after models.
Price: £575.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
One of the most popular Corgi models ever, this is first issue casting, production run (1965-69). Note the indicator light casting and double side vent present on this early issue.
Please see our Blog on Corgi 261 models:
http://www.qualitydiecasttoys.com/articles/5
This James Bond Aston Martin is in all original condition with none of the reproduction accessories, rife with this issue.
The car is fully functioning, complete with both figures. Looking unused and barely handled, this example has a close to mint, all original, intense gold finish:
A little surface mark at roof edge (which may be possible to clean off). Tiny mark or two besides.
The 1st issue card plinth (i.e. without arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is clean, bright and very crisp. Small wheel slot tear.
The Instruction Packet has never been opened , so it will be complete with all accessories (badge, Instruction Leaflet and spare villain).
Secret Instructions Leaflet (detail the retractable machine guns, opening roof and ejector seat, rear bullet screen and telescopic over-riders – all have been tested and work perfectly).
The 1st issue outer box has a wonderfully untouched, silky feel to the bright undamaged card. . Note that since it is 1st issue, there is no shading detail around the lettering ASTON MARTIN DB5 on the box face and no thick black border around the JAMES BOND’S lettering, too. A little ‘in the print’ blurring, but as-made. Very small tear to an internal end flap.
Included is the additional leaflet ‘Model Car Makers to James Bond’ (not included with all examples).
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