Corgi 261
Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Bright gold issue. Very, very near mint/boxed. Stunning 1st issue WITH INDICATOR LIGHT CASTING. 1st issue style box with unopened Secret Instruction Packet. From The Eric Morris Collection.
Price: £495.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
One of the most popular Corgi models ever, this 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 James Bond Aston Martin is in beautiful, 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, vivid glossy gold finish.
Suspension is fine on all four wheels. Fine tread original tyres are well-shaped.
The 1st issue card plinth (i.e. without arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is complete, fresh and crisp with intense colours. Very light wear.
Reverse:
The Instruction Packet has never been opened so inside you will find the 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).
The 1st issue outer box has bright colours on crisp, carefully handled card. Tiny wear. 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.
Period shop price label.
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