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Corgi
261
James Bond Car
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Corgi 261 James Bond Car

The Corgi James Bond Car This smaller, 97mm long, version of the car was released in October 1965 and was replaced by the larger No270. This model was awarded of 'Best Boys Toy of 1965'.

The bullet proof shield is released by pressing the exhaust pipes. There minor variations of the front wing vents and rear lights between 2 different castings.

In the film in which Sean Connery was secret-agent James Bond with his Aston Martin DB5 which featured:

  • Two Browning machine guns behind the front indicators
  • Hydraulically retractable bumpers for use as battering rams {isn't used in the film}
  • Rotatable number plate with English, Swiss and French badges {resp. 007 JB, JB007, BMT216A}
  • Smoke generator for creating a smoke screen
  • Rear oil pump to make road surface slippery for pursuers
  • Mechanism to scatter crow's feet on the road
  • Retractable bullet-proof screen to cover the rear window
  • Navigation/radar system to track cars
  • Telephone
  • Last but not least: ejector seat to get rid of unwanted passengers
There were three vehicles made - two still exist in real life.

Cost 9/11 available in gold finish at 1:46 scale. Corgi in detail...

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Corgi
270
James Bond Aston Martin
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Corgi 270 James Bond Aston Martin

The Corgi James Bond Aston Martin . available in silver finish at 1:43 scale. Corgi in detail...

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Corgi
270
James Bond Aston Martin
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Corgi 270 James Bond Aston Martin

The Corgi James Bond Aston Martin This was a larger and later, February 1968, version of the original model no 261. A modified version without the revolving number plates was released in 1976. This in turn was replaced by C271 a 1:36 scale model. Then 271/1 and from 1991 No.94060 and from 1993 No.96445, From 1994 the model No was 94060 then in 1995 a Corgi Classic No.96657. A 1:43 scale model was re-released in 1995 as No9655 and a special edition No.96656. There have continued to be various editions each with a new number. available in silver, gold finish at 1:43 scale. Corgi in detail...

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Corgi
271
James Bond Aston Martin
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Corgi 271 James Bond Aston Martin

The Corgi James Bond Aston Martin An Aston Martin DB5.Cost £2.35 available in silver finish at 1:36 scale. Corgi in detail...

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Dinky
110
Aston Martin DB5
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Dinky 110 Aston Martin DB5

The Dinky Aston Martin DB5 .Cost 10/6 available in red finish at 1:41 scale. Dinky in detail...