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Aston Martin DBS Black Maxichamps 1:43

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Aston Martin DBS Black Maxichamps 1:43 940137601 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast Aston Martin DBS in Black models the 1967 grand tourer as a sealed one-piece body, where the long hood, wide stance and deep gloss carry the display. A compact British GT for collectors who judge by silhouette and paint rather than moving panels, small enough for a full 1960s GT row on one shelf. Zinc-alloy mass gives it a dense, cool feel in the hand. Black rewards a clean surface and soft lighting, and there are no opening parts to wear or loosen over years of handling.
Aston Martin DBS Black Maxichamps 1:43
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Specifications
Brand
Aston Martin
Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940137601
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About the Aston Martin DBS Black Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Aston Martin DBS 1:43 is a diecast model of the 1967 British grand tourer in Black. The body is a sealed single casting with no opening parts, so gloss, stance and shut lines carry the display. It fits collectors building a 1960s grand touring lineup in a compact footprint.

Black is the hardest color to get right on a model and the easiest to judge. Every flaw in the casting shows as a distorted reflection, and every good surface looks like polished glass. The DBS gives the finish plenty to work with: a long hood, a broad flank and a tail that stays level. Maxichamps' Aston Martin DBS 1:43 has nowhere to hide.

Maxichamps Aston Martin DBS 1:43 in Black Gloss

Reflections as an Inspection Tool

Hold the model under a single lamp and watch how the reflection travels along the flank. On a good casting it moves in a smooth, unbroken line; on a poor one it kinks at panel edges. With a sealed one-piece body and no opening parts, the long side of the DBS gives that test a clean run from front wing to rear wing. Diecast zinc alloy also holds its shape, so the reflection should stay true as the years pass. Black paint shows dust and fingerprints more than any other color, so a soft brush and clean cotton gloves keep the finish sharp.

Shut Lines and Trim on a One-Piece Casting

Because nothing on this model moves, shut lines are cast or engraved features rather than working gaps, and a consistent width is the sign of a careful casting. Check the door outline, the hood edge and the line around the trunk for even depth. Bright trim, including the grille surround and bumpers, should read as a separate element from the black paint rather than blurring into it. At 1:43 these details are tiny, so the contrast between gloss black and bright metal does most of the work, and it is visible from across a room.

Why the 1967 DBS Matters

A Wider Aston With a Straight-Six

Aston Martin introduced the DBS in 1967 as a broader, more muscular successor to the DB6, with body lines drawn in-house by William Towns rather than by an outside coachbuilder. It used the 4.0-liter straight-six designed by Tadek Marek, and a V8 version followed in 1969. The shape moved away from the rounder, Italian-influenced lines of earlier DB cars toward a squarer, more modern look. That change of direction is visible in a 1:43 profile, where the DBS reads as noticeably heavier and wider than the cars before it.

A British GT in Popular Culture

The DBS reached a wide audience when a DBS appeared in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. This model is a Black production DBS and makes no claim to be that particular car. Still, the association explains why the DBS draws interest beyond Aston Martin specialists, and why collectors of film-linked cars often add one. In the US, where Bond films have a large following, that connection gives a reason to own a quiet, understated GT on a shelf otherwise full of louder cars.

Companions and Care

Black gloss is demanding, so keep the DBS in a closed case and clear dust with a soft brush rather than a cloth. Direct sun is the main enemy; a cabinet away from windows preserves the finish, and a dark shelf liner keeps reflections clean. Alongside the MGB Mk1 and the TR6 from the same range it forms a small British 1960s group: two roadsters and a grand tourer, each with a different idea of how to be fast. Anyone who wants to order a Maxichamps DBS should expect accessible diecast rather than a hand-finished showpiece, and should judge it on silhouette, paint and edge quality. At 1:43 the footprint is modest, so it can sit beside larger models without being overshadowed.

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