In real life, the Aston Martin DB Mark III, was classed
as a sports car which the British company made between 1957 and 1959,
with only 551 being produced, ensuring its exclusivity. One could buy
it as a 2 + 2 hatchback, (the subject of Oxford's 1:43 scale model), 2-seater
coupé or 2-seater drophead, as modelled here in 1:76 scale. The Mark
III was the first model to sport the new radiator grille which would
become the hallmark of all Astons from then on. The DBIII also featured
another first in its design evolution – a sloping hatchback body.
Decorated in the highly complimentary dark British Racing Green with
textured black roof in the down position, our model is registered XGT
506. The interior is black, including the seating, with a tan steering
wheel – even the glove box has a tan finish - and black dashboard,
complete with detailed instrument panel with silver surrounds to the
dial rims. Externally the wheels and the distinctive Aston Martin
radiator grille are both given a silver finish.