
Peugeot 306 Cabriolet Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Manufacturer
- Maxichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- New Model
- SKU
- 940112833
- Year
- 1998
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Open-Top
- Vehicle Class
- GT Convertibles
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138147430
About the Peugeot 306 Cabriolet Green Metallic Maxichamps 1:43
TL;DR: The Maxichamps Peugeot 306 Cabriolet 1:43 in Green Metallic is a diecast replica of the 1998 French open-top car. A sealed one-piece body highlights its Pininfarina lines and metallic paint. A compact, accessible piece for collectors of 1990s European convertibles.
American buyers never saw the Peugeot 306 Cabriolet in a showroom, since the brand left the US market in 1991. That absence is part of the appeal for collectors here. Maxichamps reproduces the 1998 car in Green Metallic diecast at 1:43, a scale that suits its slim, clean-edged shape.
Maxichamps Peugeot 306 Cabriolet in Green Metallic Diecast
Sealed Body and Metallic Finish
The body is a sealed casting with no opening panels, so the craft shows in the surface. Run a fingertip along the door line and it reads as one crisp groove, since a fixed shell needs no hinge clearance. Zinc alloy gives dense weight for a car around 9 cm long, and a hard metal base keeps the gloss stable. Green Metallic should shift between dark and bright as light moves across the shoulder and bonnet. At 1:43 the flake has to be very fine, or the paint looks gritty. Check product photos for the exact roof presentation.
Open-Top Lines and Small-Scale Detail
With no roof to hide behind, an open car depends on its belt line, windscreen and rear deck for shape. The 306 Cabriolet is a slim, neatly proportioned car, so look at the height of the deck, the rake of the screen and the fill of the wheels within their arches. Lamps, grille and badges are simplified through printing and moulded relief, a normal trade-off at this scale that also keeps the model durable. Turn it under a lamp and watch the reflections run along the side.
The 306 Cabriolet in the 1990s
Pininfarina Design and Build
The 306 Cabriolet was styled and built by Pininfarina, the Italian design house, rather than on Peugeot's own production lines. It was launched in 1994 as the open version of the 306 hatchback, and it earned a reputation for graceful lines and an easy-going character. That Italian connection gives the car a different personality from its hatchback sibling and explains the more refined look. It was an affordable convertible with real style, a combination that remains attractive.
Green Metallic and a European Feel
Green Metallic is a distinctly European finish for the period, less common in American collections than reds, blues or silvers. The catalogue gives the finish simply as Green Metallic, so compare it with period photographs to judge shade rather than assuming a named factory colour. On a shelf it provides a refreshing change among more typical colours, and it works well next to silver or white cars where the green stands out. Keep an eye on dust, which shows less on mid-tone metallic finishes but still builds up over time.
Shelf Pairing and Handling
At roughly 9 cm long, the 306 Cabriolet takes little room and pairs well with other 1990s open-top cars in 1:43, including the Golf Cabriolet or larger grand tourers, so you can compare how different countries approached the convertible. Handle it by the base, keep it out of direct sun and dust with a soft brush. For anyone looking to buy a stylish, unusual 1990s convertible at an accessible price point, it is a good way to add a European flavour that US roads rarely offered.















