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C497
Corgi 497 The Man From UNCLE's Thrushbuster. Rare cream export version. Near mint plus/boxed. With original Waverley ring, two card packing rings and card wrap-around packing piece. From The 'New European' Collection.
Price: £875.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
A sought-after 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 close to mint condition with a fine and pleasing cream finish with a notably complete and bright bonnet logo. Please note that this is a completely authentic example, correct that it does not have a bonnet cast square immediately surrounding the bonnet label (only the metallic blue version has this casting detail).
Minutely scrutinised, you will discover a couple of skilful touch-ins. Little mark at the bonnet edge.
This example comes complete with the original Waverley ring. Two card packing rings as well as the wrap around card packing piece are also present (so often missing).
The inner card stand is crisp with very bright strong colours. Minor tears at the wheel slots (due to movement of the car).
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 extremely crisp, vivid and fresh, with very minor wear only. One of the best you will find.
A rare t.v. inspired Corgi item in complete and authentic condition, issued for a very limited time.
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