Corgi Toys 497 Man From UNCLE Thrushbuster
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster by Corgi Toys, No. 497. Very, very near mint/with accessories but no box. Dark purplish-blue issue. Monochrome plinth. Early issue with METAL (not plastic) spotlights. With packing. From The Marc Mulvale Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1966-69, this Oldsmobile car has a gleaming, deep purple-blue finish,  complete, clean and fresh bonnet logo (so often discoloured), bright chrome parts, detailed cast wheels. Fine original tyres.  If you press the roof periscope the figure moves from side to side to shoot the enemy! A sought-after Corgi model; this is the earliest version of the Thrushbuster with metal spotlights (to dazzle the enemy). 
In virtually mint condition with the original Waverley Ring.
With card wrap-around packing piece & circular roof label.
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