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Volvo Amazon by AHI

7/30/2012

This Volvo Amazon scale model has been produced in Japan by the company AHI. The model consist of a diecast body with a tinplate bottom-plate riveted to it. The car has free rolling axles with tires made of rubber. The scale model comes mounted on a black plastic base with a clear plastic cover. The car is fixed with a ribbon to the base.
I have seen the car so far only in this orange livery.

The dimensions of the car are close to H0 scale. The car is however much to low and slightly to narrow ( see table ). This can be best seen when compared to the black over red model from Brekina. But don't forget that there are at least 30 years between the two models.

An excellent overview of other models by AHI offers this webpage : www.87thscale.info/ahi.htm

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Volvo P1800 by Matchbox

7/8/2012

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The Volvo P1800 by Matchbox seems to be quite popular. I have rarely seen so many liveries for a single model in such a short time.
This special limited edition Volvo P1800 with "Seasons Greetings Matchbox USA 2010" has been produced back in 2010 by Color Comp for Matchbox USA as part of the Model of the Month Club. The P1800 comes, as with all Model of the Month models, in a generic white window box.

The US company Color Comp is specialized in pad printing scale models for various companies. They are also offering custom decorations for stores, companies or clubs wanting to have their own merchandising products.

Photo used with permission.

Courtesy of Charlie from mtchboxusa

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Volvo 760 by Siku

7/7/2012

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Here is a mint Volvo 760 by Siku and still packed in the blister. This is the first time I have seen this larger type of cardboard/blister package combo. Features of the car are opening front side doors, working suspension and an indicated metal sunroof. The item number for this Volvo 760 is 1065.
I have also noticed that the model is stated as 1:55 scale model. The approximate dimensions of the model are 84x31x25 mm and do match very closely this information.
These Siku models have always been listed as 1:64 scale models in my database. This will of course be corrected in the next release which will be available very soon.