Corgi 497
Corgi 497 The Man From UNCLE's Thrushbuster. Rare cream export version. Very near mint/boxed. With original Waverley ring, card packing ring & monochrome plinth. From The Old School Collection. Bids are invited on this item - please see the relevant section on our Faq Page. QDT starting bid £400. Please note that QDT apply 10% buyer's commission, with a ceiling of £100.
Price: £625.00
This item is sold.
Notes
This is a most unusual item from Corgi in the scarce cream finish and made for just for one year only (1966). Usual colour finish is metallic blue.
This particular example is in all original condition with a rich cream finish with a notably complete and bright bonnet logo (couple of very minor corner edge stains).
Please note that this is an authentic example, i.e. correct that it does not have a bonnet cast square immediately surrounding the bonnet label (only the metallic blue version has this casting detail).
This most unforgiving of paint finishes has a small as-made ‘blistered’ paint finish at a rear wing tip.
This example comes with the original Waverley ring.
The inner card stand is clean, bright and complete. Tiny tear at just one wheel slot. Note too that this is the correct plinth for this version with a monochrome base on which the model stands.
Lots of information on the UNITED NETWORK COMMAND FOR LAW AND ENFORCEMENT (U.N.C.L.E.) on box plinth reverse:
The outer box is complete and brightly-coloured. Minor age/handling wear includes a very small edge tear. Corgi Club Membership Form (never folded) is included.
A rare t.v. inspired Corgi item.
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