Corgi Toys 497 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster by Corgi Toys, No. 497. Dark purple-blue issue. 2nd version with plastic chromed spotlights. Cast wheels. Very near mint/boxed. With two packing rings and original Waverley Ring. Deep orange section on plinth. From The Elmer Collection.
Price: £325.00
Notes
A sought-after Corgi model.
The Oldsmobile Super 88 Gun-Firing Man From UNCLE Thrushbuster car has a rich, deep purple-blue paint finish, shiny chrome parts including the roof button, and a complete, fresh and clean original paper label on the bonnet. Cast wheels. 2nd issue with chromed plastic spotlights. Issued mid-1960’s.
Model functions perfectly.
The original Waverley Ring is included too.
Very close to mint.
The colourful card plinth is complete and bright with very minor wear at some wheel slots. Version with an orange central panel over which the car is placed.
Plenty of information on plinth reverse.
The outer box too is clean, brightly-coloured and complete. Very light wear. Period shop price label.
Both inner packing rings which fit over the top of the roof button are included.
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