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Lamborghini Miura P400 Gold Maxichamps 1:43

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Lamborghini Miura P400 Gold Maxichamps 1:43 940103002 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 Lamborghini Miura P400 in gold is a diecast supercar from 1966, cast as a sealed one-piece body. The low roofline and curved flanks carry the model, and the gold finish needs a smooth, even surface to look rich. At around 10 cm it makes a compact centrepiece for a 1960s exotic display, with the weight of zinc alloy in the hand.
Lamborghini Miura P400 Gold Maxichamps 1:43
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Car Brand
Lamborghini
Model Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940103002
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About the Lamborghini Miura P400 Gold Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Lamborghini Miura P400 Gold is a 1:43 diecast model of the 1966 mid-engined supercar, cast as a sealed one-piece body. The low roofline and curved flanks are the details to judge, and at around 10 cm it makes a compact centrepiece for a 1960s exotic display.

The Miura set a template for the mid-engined supercar when it appeared in 1966. Maxichamps' Lamborghini Miura P400 at 1:43, finished in gold, brings that low, curved silhouette down to a size that fits any shelf, with a sealed diecast body that keeps all the attention on the shape.

Maxichamps Lamborghini Miura P400 in Gold

A 1966 Geneva Debut

Lamborghini showed the Miura at the Geneva Motor Show in 1966, with a V12 mounted transversely behind the seats and bodywork by Bertone. Placing the engine there, in a road car, was unusual then, and it gave the car its low nose and compact cabin. For a collector, that layout translates into proportions: a short bonnet, a cab-forward cockpit and a long, tapering tail. If those proportions are right, the model reads as a Miura even before you check the details. The P400 designation refers to the original version.

Gold Paint and the Low Roofline

Gold is a bold choice, and it needs a controlled finish to look rich rather than brassy. On a smooth zinc alloy surface, a good gold shows depth and a gentle shift in tone as the body curves. The Miura's roofline is very low, and the windscreen rakes steeply into it; the glazing should sit flush and follow that line without a step. Check the shoulder line along the flank, which should rise and fall in one flowing curve. Because the body is one sealed casting, the colour is unbroken from nose to tail, which suits a shape defined by its continuity. View it from above as well, where the curve of the wings and the narrow waist of the cabin show up best.

Sealed Casting for a Low, Curved Shape

Compound Curves in Zinc Alloy

The Miura is almost all curves, and compound curves are the hardest thing to cast crisply in metal. Zinc alloy gives weight and stability, but its edges are slightly softer than cast resin can manage, so the arches and the rear deck may read a little less sharp. At 1:43 the difference is subtle and the heft in the hand is the compensation. Judge the model by whether the curve of the wings stays smooth and the proportions hold from every angle. Look at the car side-on first. The wheelbase, the length of the nose and the position of the cabin are the three proportions that identify a good Miura.

The Honest Trade-off Against Resin

A hand-finished resin Miura can capture the edges more sharply, and some buyers will pay for that. Diecast brings durability and a lower entry point instead. Neither is wrong. This model suits the collector who wants a Miura on the shelf now, with a rugged, handleable body, and who judges fidelity by stance and surface rather than by micro parts. With no opening panels, nothing moves or wears, so the model stays as it arrived.

Miura Beside Other 1960s Exotics

At around 10 cm, the Miura makes a compact centrepiece for a 1960s exotic display, and at 1:43 several cars can sit together without dominating the shelf. It pairs naturally with other mid-decade European sports cars, where its mid-engined layout stands out against front-engined rivals. Gold also gives it individual character in a row of reds and silvers. This is an accessible diecast, so expect good weight, tidy printing and a sealed shell that handles well, rather than hand-fitted detail. For anyone building the story of how the supercar emerged in the 1960s, it is a pivotal piece to own. Keep it in a closed case and out of direct light.

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