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The DB2/4 MKIII (also known as the DB MKIII and sometimes mistaken for the DB3) was introduced in 1957 and built until 1959, when it was replaced by the DB4. Of the 551 built, only 84 were drop tops like this one. A little known fact about the DB MKIII is that in the original Ian Fleming book Goldfinger, James Bond actually drove one. When the film came out in 1964, the more up to date DB5 was used, making film history.
The model, released by Yat Ming earlier this month is the latest in their line of cars that probably won't appeal to a huge audience out there, which I respect. Not just because I really like having more Astons! :yes
The model alone isn't going to sell on quality alone either, especially when you look at some of the other cars coming out in th same price range from the likes of Minichamps and Maisto. In short, it's quite a lot of chrome and not that much detail. It's not that often that I notice poor build quality either, but when you open the bonnet you can see a large piece of chrome (complete with serial number) exposing the rear of the grill. It also looks like a 1:1 scale Italian welding job behind the lights on mine but that's a sort of detail you have to actively look for to notice.
The main thing this model has going for it is its charm. Earlier I said this won't attract the big money, but the people that it will attract will reall appreciate this model. As an Aston fan, this model was a no brainer, and I can't say I'm sorry to own it at all. My collection now has a DB MKIII model, which in spite of it's flaws isn't a bad model at all. They've captured the feel of the original very well.
What I feel is missing now is a good DB4 model, we have the Zagato version, now I'd like the standard one. Here's hoping Yat Ming do many more. :cheers
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The model, released by Yat Ming earlier this month is the latest in their line of cars that probably won't appeal to a huge audience out there, which I respect. Not just because I really like having more Astons! :yes
The model alone isn't going to sell on quality alone either, especially when you look at some of the other cars coming out in th same price range from the likes of Minichamps and Maisto. In short, it's quite a lot of chrome and not that much detail. It's not that often that I notice poor build quality either, but when you open the bonnet you can see a large piece of chrome (complete with serial number) exposing the rear of the grill. It also looks like a 1:1 scale Italian welding job behind the lights on mine but that's a sort of detail you have to actively look for to notice.
The main thing this model has going for it is its charm. Earlier I said this won't attract the big money, but the people that it will attract will reall appreciate this model. As an Aston fan, this model was a no brainer, and I can't say I'm sorry to own it at all. My collection now has a DB MKIII model, which in spite of it's flaws isn't a bad model at all. They've captured the feel of the original very well.
What I feel is missing now is a good DB4 model, we have the Zagato version, now I'd like the standard one. Here's hoping Yat Ming do many more. :cheers
