C261

Corgi 261 James Bond's Aston Martin D.B.5. Gold issue. Mint/boxed. 1st issue style box. One of the best we have ever seen. From a high quality collection in the U.S.

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Price: £795.00

This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.

Notes

One of the most popular Corgi models ever, this is an early issue, released at the start of the production run (1965-69) Please see our Blog on Corgi 261 models:
http://www.qualitydiecasttoys.com/articles/5
This James Bond Aston Martin is in 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 mint, all original, bright gold finish:

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Roof closes flush. Suspension is wonderfully firm on all four bright, spoked wheels. Fine tread original tyres are supple with no flat spots.
The 1st issue plinth (i.e. with no arrow on the red section where the model is placed) is vividly-coloured, clean, complete and crisp. Very small tear to one of the wheel slots.

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The Instruction Packet has never been opened , so complete with all accessories namely:
Secret Instructions Leaflet (detail the retractable machine guns, opening roof and ejector seat, rear bullet screen and telescopic over-riders – all have been tested and work perfectly).
The unapplied 007 badge
The spare villain.

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The 1st issue outer box is most impressive with very vivid deep colours and a lovely silky feel to the barely 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.
Virtually no wear. Period price label at an end flap.
An exceptional example.
A piece of Corgi history, a sound investment, and a nostalgic treat which is hard to resist!

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