Corgi Toys 261 James Bond's Aston Martin

James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5 by Corgi Toys, No. 261. Bright gold issue. Very near mint/boxed. 1st issue WITH INDICATOR LIGHT CASTING. 1st issue style plinth & box with full Instruction Packet & Model Car Maker's to James Bond Booklet. From an eclectic collection.

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 front

Price: £400.00

This item is sold.

Notes

Always a sought-after Corgi toy, this James Bond Aston Martin is a first issue casting (production run 1965-69). Note the indicator light casting and double side vent present on this early issue.
Please see our Blog on Corgi 261 models:
http://www.qualitydiecasttoys.com/articles/5
This exciting and iconic car is in all original condition with none of the reproduction accessories, rife with this issue.
The car is fully functioning, complete with both figures. This James Bond Aston Martin has a very close to mint, all original, glossy gold finish. Tiny mark or two only. Very nice.
Suspension on all four wheels. Fine tread original tyres are well-shaped.

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 car

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 back

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 base

The 1st issue card plinth (i.e. without arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is complete, fresh and crisp with bright colours. Very nice.
Reverse:

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 plinth

The Instruction Packet (rather creased) is complete with the badge, Instruction Leaflet and spare villain.
Reverse:

Corgi toys 261 james bond's aston martin ff365 packet

Secret Instructions Leaflet (detail the retractable machine guns, opening roof and ejector seat, rear bullet screen and telescopic over-riders).
With Model Car Maker’s to James Bond promotional colour booklet, too.

The 1st issue outer box is a pleasing example with strong colours on crisp, complete card. 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.
Very light wear only.

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