Corgi Toys 261 James Bond's Aston Martin

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.
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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.
Suspension is fine on all four wheels. Fine tread original tyres are well-shaped.

Very small light scratch on the roof and a few tiny marks besides. Gold-hued bullet shield shows this model has rarely been used. Note how bright and fresh the silver retractable machine guns are too.
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. Happily free of wheel slot tears, the card is crisp and rarely handled, looking very close to shop-fresh.
Reverse view:

The Instruction Packet has been opened and 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. 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.