C261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Near mint plus/boxed (early style). With a full Secret Instruction Packet. One of the must-have Corgi Toys!
Notes
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 all original condition with none of the reproduction accessories, rife with this issue.
The car is fully functioning, complete with both figures. Suspension on wire wheels. Original tyres are supple and well-shaped. This Aston Martin DB5 model has a lustrous deep gold finish – an especially attractive example, since often the Aston comes in a paler finish. Pleasing, original gold finish on the bullet screen too (often found with this finish quite worn).
The plinth on which the model sits is clean and crisp. Very vivid colours and no wheel slot tears.
Little end flap tear.
The Instruction Packet has been carefully opened (so no tears), 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 have been tested and work perfectly! The packet also contains the unapplied 007 badge which is still affixed to the backing sheet. Inside the packet, too, there is the spare villain figure, in case the first one goes astray.
The outer box is the early style – note the shading detail around the lettering ASTON MARTIN DB5 on the box face (later examples would not have this) as well as the thick black border around the JAMES BOND?S lettering, too.
Nice, silky feel to the tear-free card. Very minor age wear only.
A piece of Corgi history and a nostalgic treat which is hard to resist!
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