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BMW 700 LS Silver Maxichamps 1:43

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BMW 700 LS Silver Maxichamps 1:43 940023700 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast BMW 700 LS in silver, a replica of the small rear-engined saloon dated 1960 in the product data. The body is a sealed one-piece casting, so the compact shape, stance and paint carry the detail. A characterful piece for collectors of early BMW history and small classic German cars.
BMW 700 LS Silver Maxichamps 1:43
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Car Brand
BMW
Model Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940023700
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About the BMW 700 LS Silver Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps BMW 700 LS in 1:43 is a silver diecast replica of the small 1960 saloon with a motorcycle-derived rear engine. The body is a sealed one-piece casting, so the compact, Michelotti-styled shape and the paint carry the detail. It suits collectors of early BMW and small classic cars.

BMW was in a difficult place at the end of the 1950s, and the little 700 helped to pull it out. This Maxichamps BMW 700 LS at 1:43 shows the car in silver, a tiny saloon with a big story. At this scale it is small enough to sit in the palm, which fits the real car's modest dimensions.

Maxichamps BMW 700 LS in Silver at 1:43

A Compact Casting With Honest Weight

The product data lists no opening parts, so the 700 LS is a one-piece diecast. Because the real car is tiny, the 1:43 model is only a few centimetres long, yet the zinc-alloy casting has surprising heft for something so small. A small, simple body shape benefits from a sealed casting: panels are flat, the roof is gently curved and the lines are uncomplicated. Check that the shoulder line is straight, the roof is symmetrical and the wheels sit evenly at the corners. A model like this has nowhere to hide a poor cast.

Silver and Period Brightwork

Silver suits an early-1960s economy saloon, and it shows off the proportions without distraction. Look for an even metallic sheen across the roof and bonnet. Then check the trim: bumpers, the nose badge and the window frames should read as bright metal against the paint. At 1:43 they are tiny, so a clean separation between trim and body colour matters. The glass should be clear and flush. Small, plain cars like this leave nowhere to hide: when one is finished carefully, you can tell at a glance.

The Little BMW That Saved the Company

Boxer Twin and Michelotti Styling

The BMW 700 arrived in 1959 with a rear-mounted, air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine derived from BMW's motorcycle range, wrapped in bodywork styled by Giovanni Michelotti. It was a modest car in every respect, but it sold well and is widely credited with helping BMW get through a financial crisis that threatened the company. For a brand now known for premium cars, that humble origin is a big part of the model's interest, and it makes the 700 a worthy first step in a BMW chronology.

A Counterpoint on the Shelf

Placed next to a modern BMW, the 700 makes a striking contrast in size and ambition. It also sits well beside other small rear-engined cars of the period, and the NSU TT is a natural neighbour: German, compact and rear-engined. Compare real and replica by proportion first; a small car is easy to get wrong if the roof is too tall or the wheels too small. A sealed casting is easy to handle, with the interior viewed through the glass.

Scale, Storage and Collecting Context

At 1:43 the 700 LS is among the smallest saloons you can display, so a dozen small classics fit on one shelf. That breadth is the strength of the scale: you trade fine interior detail for the chance to build a run of cars from one era. Display it away from direct sun, dust it with a soft brush and keep any original packaging, which British collectors tend to value. The sealed body means no interior access, but for an early BMW story at an accessible price point, it is a sensible and characterful piece.

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