Hello Cody,
as said before, both are "original", the above is a Corgi 271 (1978-1990) in 1:36 scale, below the more desirable Corgi 270 (1968-76) in 1:43. While this casting was re-released in 1995 and 1997, the one shown is one of the original production run, maybe even one of the first with silver bumpers.
However, please note that the 270's front bumper is broken off on both sides, one of the known weak points of this model (the difference is easy to see in Fox's photo) - the other being the easily broken ejector seat. While repro bumper/grilles are available, it is amost impossible to remove the grille without opening the car.
Depending on the price of course, I would rather suggest to buy an example in better condition; unboxed ones aren't that rare or expensive.
Where I strongly disagree is that only a 270 DB5 is "worth buying as a collector".
That's like saying "Matchbox Superfast aren't worth collecting, only RW" (although some would agree). Of course a MIB 270 will be more expensive to buy than the newer model but 271's are now more than 30 years old and mint examples are becoming more difficult to find. There are also very rare box variations from the transition period from Mettoy to Corgi Toys Ltd.
My first post here, so "Hello!" to everyone - I will of course introduce myself properly later today.
Peter
