497 The Man From UNCLE Thushbuster car

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From 1966, the Oldsmobile casting gets an extended life as the Thrushbuster car from the Man From U.N.C.L.E. TV series. There were two editions, the first in cream and then the vast majority were produced in a deep blue shade. The blue models also seem to have a different bonnet, with a raised edge around the panel where the sticker goes. They also have a different treatment of the bottom of the A pillar and bodywork in that area. Many people seem to be trying to cash in on the significantly more valuable cream model by spaying their blue models white. Wrong on two counts - the casting and it should be off-white or cream anyway - so do please look out for these.

This example is a straightforward and nicely entirely original blue edition with plastic search lamps and is in very good condition. The only marks are to the front bumper.

It is an odd model with no suspension. 

This is supplied with a nice reproduction box. The box is slightly smaller than the original but looks very attractive on display. There is a ring included but it is just card and doesn't have the image effect of the original.