Corgi 261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Very near mint (no badge)/boxed. Early issue WITH INDICATOR LIGHT CASTING. 2nd issue style box. Very nice inner & outer box. From The Cumbrian Collection.
Price: £295.00
This item is sold.
Notes
1st issue example of one of the most popular Corgi models ever, issued between 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. Vivid, glistening gold finish.
Suspension on all four spoked wheels. Fine tread original tyres are well-shaped.
Faintest of roof rubs (due to box contact) and a few tiny marks besides.
The 2nd issue card plinth (i.e. with arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is clean, bright and crisp with vibrant colours. Fresh with no wheel slot tears.
The Instruction Packet is incomplete now, but contains the Instruction Leaflet and spare villain (no badge).
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). Gold-colour to the screen shows that this screen has rarely been raised and lowered.
The 2nd issue outer box is a superb example. Note that since it 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. Crisp, showing minimal handling. Price at an end flap has been scribbled over at some time.
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