A Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle (SPV) from the popular TV series Captain Scarlet. This is an early issue, with metallic blue-grey body and base and white front bumper. There are 'Spectrum' logo labels on the front and sides. The rocket hatch at the front opens and the rocket missile fires when you press down on the suspension. The side door opens when the roof switch is pressed, revealing a drop-down driver's seat with Captain Scarlet figure. A thumbwheel at the rear of the roof raises and lowers the twin roof aerials. The rear tracks are mounted on an unpainted metal frame which folds down for deployment.
This model is in excellent condition, near mint apart from a little ageing to the labels. The front missile launcher is in working order, albeit with something of a hair trigger. The original missile needs a firm push to lock it into place. The side door also operates correctly, and Captain Scarlet is still present in his seat.
The original box is also supplied; the inner stand has some crushing to the plinth. The outer box is in poor condition, having lost one inner flap, and the other is incomplete and detached. It has some creasing/crushing on one side.
Length: 160mm.
Approx Years: 1968 - 1975
Condition: Excellent, box Fair
Shipping Weight: 545g
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