Richard, this is indeed a beautiful race car to see and to drive  ... and you have a nice extensive collection. I read in Ramsay as description: published 1960-1961 ... and racing numbers 1 to 17. That is for Meccano Bobigny almost every month a different issue racing number. Are there really so many racing numbers issued?

Kind regards, Jan O.

The French and the British Aston Martin DB3S, a quick comparison.

In common:

Main casting (design drawing 7871 both in English and French)

Different:

Base plates.

Drivers.

Steering wheels.

Colour schemes.

Racing numbers/transfers.

Wheels.

Axles.

(Tyres).