World renowned model makers Corgi celebrate their 40 years relationship with James Bond with three new definitive vehicles..

Corgi Preview 40th Anniversary Series
5th February 2005

Corgi have previewed three new James Bond car models to mark the 40th anniversary of Corgi's relationship with 007. The Aston Martin DB5 Mirror Car will become available in the UK around September 2005 and retail at £29.99

Aston Martin DB5 - Exterior Aston Martin DB5 - Interior Cutaway

The Aston Martin DB5 Mirror Car with its striking design sees the model mounted onto a mirrored stand, with one side featuring half of the DB5 completed by its mirror image, and the reverse side revealing the internal workings of the DB5 as seen in the film.

Exhaust emission smokescreen Passenger ejector seat Rear tail cluster

Also released to mark this distinctive anniversary, Corgi will issue two Limited Edition 24 carat gold-plated Aston Martin's in 1:36 scale. The iconic DB5 and the V12 Vanquish will be available in September 2005 individually at RRP £19.99 or together featured in a presentation case for RRP £49.99. This three new models will sit along side Corgi's 2003 Director's Cut series.

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

Aston Martin DB5

Collecting Data

Model	Vehicle	Release Date
CC04307	Aston Martin V12 Vanquish (Gold Plated)	September 2005
CC07505	Aston Martin DB5 (Gold Plated)	September 2005
CC03901	Aston Martin DB5 (Mirror Car)	September 2005

Thanks to corgiclassics.co.uk for their assistance.