C261

Notes

The owner says:
“This James Bond Aston Martin came from Nigel Loveland (Corgi Director). Complete with all the accessories. Straight out of a shrink wrap, I was thrilled to get it”.
Please see the Blog Article on this Collector:

http://www.qualitydiecasttoys.com/articles/35

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 is intact on wire wheels. Original tyres are well-shaped. This Aston Martin DB5 model has a lustrous intense, deep toffee-gold finish – an especially attractive example, since often the Aston comes in a variety of shades. Note the light tan ejector roof interior too, coupled with a bright red interior.
A rare version.

Please see our Blog for more information on Corgi 261 in general.

Model has just the occasional probably as-made dot if you want to fault it. Faintest of scratches on the roof (visible under strong light).

The plinth on which the model sits is clean, crisp and intensely-coloured. Note that it is the second issue version with ‘Secret Instructions’ arrow. Hard to fault!

The Instruction Packet is still sealed so inside there will be 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 will also contain the unapplied 007 badge affixed to the backing sheet, and the spare villain figure.
Note the additional leaflet ‘Model Car Makers to James Bond’, present with some issues.

The outer box is the second issue style – note the shading detail around the lettering ASTON MARTIN DB5 on the box face, as well as the thick black border around the JAMES BOND’S lettering, too. Strongly-coloured.Like new. Exceptional.
Included is the Corgi printed Shopkeeper’s Price Label with Corgi Dog Logo!
Close to unbeatable!
One of the most difficult James Bond models to find.