James Bond Lotus Esprit by Corgi

James Bond Lotus Esprit ref269 by Corgi from 1977.
Corgi released this version of the Lotus Esprit to tie in with the Roger Moore James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. It was finished in white and black with a red 007 bonnet decal.

Corgi made this model in 'submarine mode' with the wheels retracted and the arches covered up. It had retractable fins and rear rudder. Missile tubes were mounted in the rear window which fired 4 missiles using a button on the car body.

Fact Box
Code:	269
Released:	1977
Cost now(mint):	£40
Cost now(fair):	£15
Cost now(poor):	£2.50

This particular model was sold on ebay by George's Good Stuff in March 2006 for £55.50 in the following condition:
This wonderful 007 model is in mint condition, with all the gadgets in superb fully working order, and it comes in its original colour card window box which has a little wear and is creased along the header card fold at the rear, but has a mint perfect complete inner tray and fastenings, plus 100 per cent intact cellophane showing no splits or punctures or creases of any kind - very nice!

This Bond collectible, now approaching 30 years old, is getting harder and harder to find in this condition, all complete, and is a wonderful addition to any collection!

Added by Tom on 2006-03-19
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