Autoart Model Aston Martin DB5 variations
jonnyblairuk
Posts: 1MI6 Agent
Hi.
I'm new here and trying to solve a bit of a puzzle. Apologies if it's been covered to death already...
Which is the rarer variant of the 1:18 Autoart Aston Martin DB5? I have two... both with the outside mirrors and no gadgets... However, one has the reg plate BMT 216A. The other has BMT 214A.
From what I can see, I think the BMT 214A is the earlier one (and rarer?) before it was corrected? But I'm trying to get a bit more info. Does anyone know how long these variants were made for? And how many? Does it affect the price? Which, in your view as a collector, is the better one to have?
Any info hugely appreciated.
As a bit of background, here's why I am where I am ... For my 18th (many years ago now...) I was bought the car (BMT 216A version). I absolutely LOVED it but, when I moved house recently, the car got damaged (front wheel had come off completely). I bought myself another one... the BMT 214A. I was going to give one away (to a family member)... but now I'm not sure whether to or which one I should keep. They are identical in every other way.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I'm new here and trying to solve a bit of a puzzle. Apologies if it's been covered to death already...
Which is the rarer variant of the 1:18 Autoart Aston Martin DB5? I have two... both with the outside mirrors and no gadgets... However, one has the reg plate BMT 216A. The other has BMT 214A.
From what I can see, I think the BMT 214A is the earlier one (and rarer?) before it was corrected? But I'm trying to get a bit more info. Does anyone know how long these variants were made for? And how many? Does it affect the price? Which, in your view as a collector, is the better one to have?
Any info hugely appreciated.
As a bit of background, here's why I am where I am ... For my 18th (many years ago now...) I was bought the car (BMT 216A version). I absolutely LOVED it but, when I moved house recently, the car got damaged (front wheel had come off completely). I bought myself another one... the BMT 214A. I was going to give one away (to a family member)... but now I'm not sure whether to or which one I should keep. They are identical in every other way.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Comments
This thread will answer some of your questions regarding the different variations...
https://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36327/autoart-question/
The Search facility may throw up some further answers.
BMT 216A is the Goldfinger/Skyfall DB5
www.justgiving.com/inMemoryOfLewisCollins
www.helpforheroes.org.uk