This is the earliest version of the Corgi James Bond Aston Martin, released in 1965 - not to be confused with later versions and re-releases! In gold with red interior and 'wire' wheels with black tyres. The rear lights are highlighted in red and the headlamps, bumpers, grille and number plate are silver. This is the casting with front sidelights cast in.
There are several operating features: the bullet-proof screen pops up when you press the exhaust pipe, and switches on the side operate the extending front machine guns and overriders, and of course the famous ejector seat. Press the switch and the roof opens, the passenger seat flips up, and the 'baddie' gets a nasty surprise!
This example is in excellent condition. There are small chips on the bonnet, the edge of the roof and the tithe top of the driver's door, but the general impression is near mint. There is the usual small mark on the roof where it has hit the rear edge of the opening when ejecting. Everything works smoothly, and the driver and 'baddie' figures are present and correct. The bullet-proof screen was bright gold, but has tarnished with age. The suspension is intact on all four wheels. The tyres have hardened with age, and have some cracks.
The model comes in its original box which is also in excellent condition, with only the slightest wear to the edges of the flaps and light pencil shading on the '2' on one end. The inner display stand is the early type, without the 'SECRET INSTRUCTIONS' arrow printed on the plinth. This was added later to indicate more clearly that the instructions were inside the plinth, because people had been complaining to toy shops that the instructions were missing.
The original 'Secret Instructions' envelope is still present, although opened, and contains operating instructions incorporating Model Club slip, spare passenger figure, and an unused 007 adhesive lapel badge.
A very nice complete example of this highly popular Corgi model.
Scale: 1:46
Length: 95mm.
Approx Years: 1965 - 1969
Condition: Excellent, box Excellent
Shipping Weight: 160g
The old toys in this shop are offered as collectors' items only, and may not conform to modern toy safety standards.
