C261

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We are especially delighted to offer one of the most popular Corgi models ever, issued between 1965-69.
The James Bond Aston Martin is in exceptional, all original condition with none of the reproduction accessories, rife with this issue.
The car is fully functioning, complete with both figures. It has a lustrous gold finish – an especially attractive example, in wonderful, unused condition and certainly one of the nicest you will ever see.

Closest scrutiny reveals very minor dulling to the wire wheels.
Note that these models nearly always have a mark right in the centre of the opening roof which occurs during use – again this model does not have a mark on the roof. Neither does the roof gape slightly open when closed!
Suspension is fine on all four wire wheels.
The plinth on which the model sits is in shop fresh crisp condition – with no wear at the wheel slots. Very vivid colours.

The fresh, clean and bright Instruction Packet has been carefully opened and inside there are the all-important Secret Instructions which detail the retractable machine guns, opening roof and ejector seat, rear bullet screen and telescopic over-riders.

All gadgets have been tested and work perfectly! The packet also contains the unapplied 007 badge, and the spare villain.

Some of the early issues contained an additional promotional leaflet ‘Model Car Makers to James Bond’ , also present with this example.

The outer box has vivid deep colours and barely any wear at all, save for the occasional little edge rub. Very faint small writing at an end flap and pencilled shopkeeper’s price at another end flap.

A piece of Corgi history, a sound investment, and a nostalgic treat which is hard to resist!