C261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Gold issue. Very, very near mint/boxed. 1st issue style box. From a beautiful, single-owner collection, some 25 years in the making.
Price: £420.00
This item is sold.
Notes
One of the most popular Corgi models ever, this is an early issue, released at the start of the production run (1965-69) 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 virtually mint, all original, bright gold finish:
Roof closes flush. Suspension is wonderfully firm on all four bright, spoked wheels. Fine tread original tyres are supple with no flat spots. Note the strong gold colour on the rear bullet screen (often found rubbed) – sure sign that this example has rarely been used – if at all!
Couple of negligible marks and the the most uncharitable eye would note a tiny dot/start of a faint rub on the roof. Minor ‘speckling’ on the driver’s side.
The 1st issue plinth (i.e. with no arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is vividly-coloured, clean, complete and crisp. Couple of wheel slots have a tear or two.
The Instruction Packet has been opened carefully. Complete with all accessories (badge, Instruction Leaflet and spare villain).
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).
The 1st issue outer box is clean bright and complete. Note that since it is 1st issue, there is no shading detail around the lettering ASTON MARTIN DB5 on the box face and no thick black border around the JAMES BOND’S lettering, too. Minor wear only including the tiniest start of a tear/ruffle.
A piece of Corgi history, a sound investment, and a nostalgic treat which is hard to resist!
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