Corgi 261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Gold 2nd issue. Rare to find with original BLACK over-riders! Very near mint /boxed. 2nd issue style box with Full Instruction Packet & U.S. version of Model Car Makers to James Bond Leaflet. Bids are invited on this item - please see the relevant section on our Faq Page. QDT starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £775.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A rare version and the first we have ever offered for sale. Note the original black-painted telescopic over-riders. Correct to thoroughly check such an unusual version – the telescopic over-riders are original. Even the portion only visible between the wheels, inside the body shell and therefore impossible to detail post-assembly, are black. Original rivet fixing on base. Base is deep mid-grey (deeper shade when compared to a first issue example).
Exported to the U.S. Note that the ’Model Car Makers to James Bond Leaflet has dollar prices.
This is the second issue example of one of the most popular Corgi models ever, made between 1965-69. Note the absence of indicator light casting and single side vent present on this second issue (correct).
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 very close to mint, all original, vivid gold finish:
Suspension on all four spoked wheels. Fine tread original tyres are well-shaped.
Occasional tiny mark to the paint finish.
The 2nd issue card plinth (i.e. with arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is clean, bright and tear-free. Silky feel to the very fresh card. Both pull-tabs present and firmly in place. Small scuff if you want to fault the plinth and the lightest of small creases. No wheel slot tears.
Secret Instructions Packet is still-sealed, so inside with be the Secret Instructions (detail the retractable machine guns, opening roof and ejector seat, rear bullet screen and telescopic over-riders – all have been tested and work perfectly). Badge (just visible inside the packet) and villain.
The 2nd issue outer box is clean bright and complete. Crisp feel. Lightest wear. Note that since this is 2nd issue, there is shading detail around the lettering ASTON MARTIN DB5 on the box face and a thick black border around the JAMES BOND’S lettering, too. Minor handling wear only.
You may like
Britains 1334 Army Lorry
Army Lorry (Round nose cab version) by Britains, No. 1334. Very near mint/boxed Scarce. From The Denis Tyler Collection. Starting bid £100. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Britains Models 1334 Army Lorry
Army Lorry by Britains Models, No. 1334. Very, very near mint/boxed Scarce. From The Denis Tyler Collection. QDT starting bid £125. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Corgi Toys 319 Lotus Elan Coupe with detachable chassis
Lotus Elan Coupe with detachable chassis by Corgi Toys, No. 319. Very rare version in deep green with yellow roof and stripe. CREAM interior. Unapplied racing numbers with model specific leaflet. Very near mint/boxed. A genuine and authentic model with authentic rivets. THE model pictured in The Great Book of Corgi, page 205, we believe. Note the two small dots of yellow paint immediately above the bonnet stripe. From The Gower Collection. QDT starting bid £1000. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
