#35A • Corgi Toys- James Bond's Aston Martin DB5- Worn

Part of Purple Gallery - Lego, Diecast Vehicles, Model Kits & More (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $8.00

Status: Sold

1965 James Bond- Gold Aston Martin DB5- aged with wear. Comes with one figure with pistol (missing head). Arguably the most famous Corgi Toy ever produced, this feature packed model was rush-released just in time for 1965’s festive season. In only seven weeks Corgi sold three-quarters of a million of this marvellous model, causing stocks to completely run out by Christmas Day. As to why the model was painted gold – unlike Bond’s silver DB5 in the movies – the story goes that Corgi bosses were concerned that the silver painted factory samples they were shown looked too much like 'base metal'. Any production delay would have meant the model not being in the shops in time for Christmas, so the quick decision was made to paint it in gold. The thinking was that gold would make the DB5 look more ‘special’ as a toy – a thought process no doubt influenced by the previous year's Bond movie, Goldfinger! A silver version, Corgi 270, was eventually released in 1968, which coincided with the original gold Corgi 261 being deleted. Scale: 1:46 BP