Oxford Diecast 76AMZ001

Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Vev

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The distinctive Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, introduced by the company at the London Motor Show in October 1960. It was effectively a DB4 GT lightened and improved by Italian designer Ercole Spade at the Zagato factory in Italy, where an initial 25 of this grand tourer coupe were planned. Unfortunately, the demand proved disappointing and only 20 were actually made between the 1960 and 1963, which came with a straight 6-cylinder 3670 cc engine and 4-speed manual gearbox.

Our model is registered 2 VEV, sporting an attractive green body with contrasting silver and chrome trim; black interior, black dashboard with detailed dials and tan steering wheel, which features the finite detail of a bright blue steering wheel badge in the centre. Although short-lived in real life, subsequent demand for the real car has seen a few cars being turned into 'Zagatos' With the co-operation of both Aston Martin and the Zagato works, four further cars were produced which became known as Sanction II and Sanction III models.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Vev is a 1:43 scale model produced by Oxford Diecast, catalogued under manufacturer part number 76AMZ001. The model represents the Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato as it appeared in British Rail Blue livery, a period designated as “Pre‑TOPS”.

The original DB4GT Zagato was unveiled at the London Motor Show in October 1960. It was a lightened, performance‑enhanced version of the DB4GT, styled by Italian designer Ercole Spade at the Zagato factory. Although 25 cars were initially planned, only 20 were built between 1960 and 1963, equipped with a 3 670 cc straight‑six engine and a four‑speed manual gearbox.

The diecast version is registered as 2 VEV and features a green body with silver and chrome trim, a black interior, a black dashboard with detailed dials, and a tan steering wheel bearing a bright blue badge in the centre. The model reflects the limited production run of the real car, which later saw additional “Sanction II” and “Sanction III” examples produced with the cooperation of Aston Martin and Zagato.