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The number thirty-three in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is a Volvo V40. The scale model reflects the phase II version which was commercialized between 2000 and 2004. It is offered in a silver gray metallic paint and features a black interior. The photos of the scale model are underexposed and do show the model in this rather dark paint. The 1:43 scale model does come in the correct shade. This Volvo V40 is the first new form offered since Editions Atlas has decided to enlarge the Volvo Collection to a total of 60 models. Many more new castings will follow next year.
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The number thirty-two in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is a Volvo P1800 ES. This model represents the car which was owned and driven by Prince Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden. On 15 September 1973, Carl Gustaf became King of Sweden upon the death of his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf. The car is painted gold metallic and features a brown interior. The model has the correct license plate A73319. You can see a photo of the original vehicle papers on this great website. Most of you will say : oh now not another P1800 ES. Editions Atlas has released this model since they have decided to enlarge the collection to 60 models. They have to bridge the gap which is needed to design, produce and assemble new castings for the upcoming new models.
Source & copyright : brooklinmodels.co.uk
Click here to see the complete model list : ModelCarWorld has released today the Volvo 144 by WhiteBox. This 1:43 scale model is made by IXO. The diecast model is painted a light blue metallic and features a black interior. They pretend that it represents a car from 1966. It is a limited edition run of 1008 pieces. The model is available for 21.95 € under item number 186675. The car is packed in a white and black cardboard window box. The same Volvo 144 has previously been available in various colors and packaging versions as well as under different brands and labels. Source & copyright : modelcarworld.de The Bulgarian company Griffin Models which is well known for her excellent Saab scale models has decided to do also models of the other Swedish car maker – Volvo. Their first project will be the Volvo VESC. This model has never been offered before. The Volvo VESC – Volvo Experimental Safety Car was a safety vehicle which was built back in 1972. Many features of that car served as base for the 200 series. The 1:43 scale model will be made of resin. It is not yet clear if the model will be offered as kit, as rtr model or in both versions. My guess is that a small run of rtr models will be offered. Prices are not yet given since this depends largely on the final number of parts needed for making this model. Personal note : I can tell from my personal experience that the kits offered by Griffin Models are of a remarkable quality. I received last year a kit of the Saab 900 Enduro "Steroid Poppin' Swede" and I was positively surprised. We can expect a highly detailed model. Background infos regarding the Volvo VESC :
40 YEARS SINCE VESC WAS SHOWN – STARTED SAFETY FOCUS ERA AT VOLVO The list of VESC safety lots of new technology: airbags for all passengers, crash activated head restraints, anti-lock brakes, protective beams in doors, built-in roll-over bar, telescopic bumpers, headlamp washers/wipers, reversing camera, the latter a feature which the US authorities is about to make compulsory through legislation. Source : www.volvocars.com
More background info about the Volvo Amazon Coune :
Bo André from andrecarmodels.com has released this August a newly decorated model. His latest model represent a 1966 Volvo P210 Duett decorated as BM service car. BM stands for Bolinder Munktell which was a well known tractor manufacturer. Volvo began a cooperation with BM back in the 1940's and finally acquired Bolinder Munktell in 1950. The company changed later twice their name : it became Volvo BM AB in 1973 and Volvo Construction Equipment in 1995. And a second new Volvo Duett should be ready in a few weeks. Estimated time of arrival is the 2nd half of November 2013. This one will be decorated as SJ service car. SJ is the shortcut of the Swedish State railway company.
Source & copyright : andrecarmodels.com
A Dutch Volvo fan was kind enough to provide me with photos of the just released Volvo Concept Coupé by Norev. The first impressions are very positive and they point up the high quality of this miniature. The 1:43 scale model made of resin is available for 126.80 € under item number 2300377-000-000 at collection.volvocars.com
It seems however that Norev will offer in a few month a diecast version of the Volvo Concept Coupe. This model should be available for ± 40.00 € under item number 870040. So keep your eyes open for updates regarding this one. |
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