Lot 127:
Corgi Toys 336 James Bond Toyota 2000GT with Original Box and Instructions
Description
A vintage British die-cast scale model of the Toyota 2000GT, finished in white. Produced by Corgi Toys and Playcraft Toys Ltd, London, this model is based on the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice. The vehicle features a working rear boot mechanism that opens to reveal a concealed missile launcher, operated by a firing lever. The interior is detailed with two plastic figures representing Aki in the driver’s seat and James Bond in the passenger seat, the latter depicted firing a pistol. A red plastic aerial is mounted on the front wing. The front and rear licence plates bear Japanese characters 品川5 and numbers 20-00. The wheel hubs feature the relief Corgi dog logo.
The lot includes the original pictorial card outer box and the internal card display plinth. The outer box is printed with James Bond 007 branding and the catalogue number 336. The base of the box bears handwritten markings including L O S in red ink and a line of characters in a non-Latin script, possibly Thai. The original secret instructions envelope is present, marked 007 and SECRET INSTRUCTIONS with multi-language translations, containing four original yellow plastic missiles. The inner display plinth backdrop is illustrated with film-inspired graphics and text reading EXCLUSIVE! AUTHENTIC! and WITH 4 CONCEALED MISSILES. The packaging is marked MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN.
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