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NEW OLD MODELS FOUND

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Volvo 244 by Microform Models

10/28/2013

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I came across this tiny and abstract Volvo 244 while I was searching scale people for my other hobby. This Volvo model is offered by the US company Microform Models Inc. They have a large offer of scale model supplies for Architects, Engineers, scale model builders, Interior & Set Designers, doll house makers and toy train hobbyists. This Volvo is made of metal and the scale is 1:126 ( 3/32" ). You can watch and download their entire catalog here ( 61 MB ).

Source & copyright : .microformmodels.com


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Volvo 244DL by Fastwheel / Yatming

8/24/2013

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I have found Volvo 244DL which has been made by Yatming. The 3'' diecast model has been marketed under the label Fastwheel. The model is packed in a blister on cardboard allowing to show the working front side doors in their open position. Unfortunately the driver door did not want to open even after some violent shaking. The Volvo 244DL is the usual and rather moderately detailed model normally offered by Yatming. The orange painted car features a flesh colored interior. The body and the baseplate are made of of diecast. The item number is No. 1058. I do not know if the car has been sold in other paint schemes together with this packaging. Playart produced this Volvo 244DL in many different colors but without opening doors prior to Yatming. Click here for more infos.
The backside of the cardboard features a list of 13 available models together with their item umber :
  • No. 1051   Rolls Royce
  • No. 1052   Lincoln Mark IV
  • No. 1053   Cadillac Fleetwood
  • No. 1054   Dodge Coronet Custom
  • No. 1055   Toyota Crown
  • No. 1056   Dodge
  • No. 1057   Plymouth

  • No. 1058   Volvo 244DL
  • No. 1059   Lamborghini Jota
  • No. 1060   Pontiac Trans-Am
  • No. 1061   Mercedes 450 SEL
  • No. 1062   Datsun 280-Z
  • No. 1063   Citroen
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UPDATED - Volvo 245 by Kiko - Majorette - Manaus made

6/26/2013

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This seems to be a rather rare model of a Volvo 245. This one has been made in Brazil by a company called Kiko. They used the Majorette molds for the production of this Volvo. This mens that this 3'' scale model is in fact exactly the same as the ones offered by Majorette. There are however small differences which do not concern the model in itself.
They are :
  • typical Kiko blister with white cardboard base
  • painted body with unusual white bottom-plate
  • a small plastic pin placed in the two bottom holes and wearing the logo 'FAB ZF MANAUS' : the goal was to hide the 'made in France' logo
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Photos used  with permission.

This model has been sold today on eBay for 114.36 € ( 149.53 $ ).


Quote from an Wikipedia article :
Production in Brazil

In the late 1970s to early 1980s, the Brazilian toy firms of Inbrima and Kiko manufactured Majorette models under license. By producing locally, Majorette benefited by avoiding duties on imported French models. Brazil had established the Free Economic Zone of Manaus (in Portuguese, Zona Franca de Manaus) to boost regional development in the Amazon.

Inbrima models had a "black label" attached to the base identifying the place of manufacture, while the majority of models had the later "FAB ZF MANAUS” white plastic tab affixed to the base, indicating that the models had been made in that city.

Around the same period, Mr. A. Kikoler and his toy brand name Kiko also reached an agreement with Majorette to produce approximately 15 Majorette models in Brazil (at a factory in Rio de Janerio), again, as with Inbrima, with local color schemes and liveries unique to Brazil. Kiko models included the Datsun 240Z, the VW T2, Citroen Dyane, and the Renault 4. On the bases, ‘Kiko Majorette’ was cast over the original Majorette name, with ‘made in Brazil’ in Portuguese.
Source & copyright : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorette
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Volvo 245 Transfer by Jemmpy

4/28/2013

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The Volvo 245 Transfer is a rare car and I'm sure it is even rarer as scale model. I thought it would be interesting to show an already existing miniature since another recent one will be released in the coming months. This 1:43 scale model has been offered in the past by a small French company called Jemmpy. The model was available as kit, pre-painted kit and as r-t-r model. These resin models are very hard to find these days. The photo on your right shows a built-up model. You can see on the following photos an example of a pre-painted kit.

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assembled model

Quote from a 1978 Volvo catalog :

A standard taxi was too small and a bus would have been too expensive.
Therefore, we chose the Volvo Transfer. If you need a car that combines generous passenger space with large cargo capacity, then the Volvo 245 Transfer is the ideal solution. Volvo's aim when designing this car was to offer an option which would fit in bet ween a taxi and a small bus - still with sensible dimensions! The Volvo 245 Transfer is unique in combining such a lot of passenger space with such an expansive cargo area. Compared with a small bus, the Volvo 245 Transfer is very attractively priced. Compared with a standard taxi, it can carry many more passengers - seven in fact! And the school transporter version can take on as many as 11 children. And these are safe cars too since the extensive safety thinking characteristic of other Volvo products - this including the safety body with a protective cage around the occupant area - does of course also apply for the Volvo 245 Transfer.

An ideal personnel transporter.
The Volvo 245 Transfer not only excels as a taxi or school transporter, it is also ideal for jobs such as carrying hotel guests to the airport, for sightseeing, for carrying air crews and many other similar jobs. The Volvo 245 Transfer is also perfect for social services transport work and it can also serve as a hospital transport vehicle with room for five persons and a stretcher. The Volvo 245 Transfer is ideal for volume-intensive jobs. With the rear seat folded down it provides a flat cargo area which is 188 cm long and gives this car unusually good cargo carrying capabilities. Thanks to its long wheelbase of 3.37 metres, the Volvo 245 Transfer is a very stable car with a very smooth ride. With its exceptionally large passenger area and spacious cargo area, the Volvo 245 Transfer is a worthy member of the Volvo range of Special Vehicles.


Click here to look at the complete catalog.
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Volvo 245 by Stahlberg for O.G. Plasto

3/2/2013

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Many many models of Volvo scale models by Stahlberg have been offered in the past. There has been however a few models that were produced by Stahlberg for the British toy distributer O.G. Plasto. I have discovered only recently these plastic models which were offered in special colorful decorated cardboard boxes for the British market. The following pictures show a red Volvo 245 GL. It was offered as N° 3 out of 10 different models. The 'collection' featured only Volvo and Saab Models. All models are made of plastic and there scale is 1:20.
Photos used with permission.


The complete collection featured the following models :
Courtesy of Philip
N° 1 :
N° 2 :
N° 3 :
N° 4 :
N° 5 :
N° 6 :
N° 7 :
N° 8 :
N° 9 :
N° 10 :
Volvo 244
Volvo 244 Police
Volvo 245
Saab 99
Saab Break
Volvo 343
Volvo Jacob
Volvo 66
Saab 99 Police
Volvo 264
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Courtesy of Vectis.co.uk
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Volvo 245 by Matchbox SuperKings

11/19/2012

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I have recently spotted yet another Volvo 245 from the Matchbox SuperKings range that I have never seen before. This one has a large roof-rack filled with many boxes and suitcases. The blue car with the black interior has the usual features of these 1:36 scale models : opening front side doors, opening trunk and over-sized tow-bar.


The Volvo who is packed together with a Datsun 250 in the 'Rally Set' has the same type of  roof-rack.



Photos used with permission.
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Volvo 244 by Playart

11/5/2012

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You are looking here at a side by side of Volvo 244 DL scale models by Playart. This overview gives a colorful view of the various color shades once produced.
The here shown colors are :
yellow
green
olive green
turquoise
medium blue
pale violet
light gray
with cream interior
with cream interior
with cream interior
with cream interior
with cream interior
with cream interior
with white interior
This model has also been produced in brown, orange, red metallic, lime and white.

This 244 DL has also been manufactured without opening doors.
It has later been produced by Yatming featuring opening doors.
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Photo used with permission.
Courtesy of Philippe
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Volvo 264 'Two-way's' by R&M Models

8/26/2012

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Here is a couple of a rather strange Volvo's. These double-end Volvo 264 have been assembled by using each time two 1:43 scale models by Norev as base. They have been cut in half and assembled and repainted. The blue-light on top of the roof centre is certainly helping to hide the gap between both bodies. The yellow one has even the Volvo logo printed on each hood.
These funny models have been built by R&M Models. They are certainly not must haves. But I'm sure that they will put a smile on every face when they show up in someones showcase.
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Amazon65
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Volvo 265 by Siku

8/2/2012

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Here is a prototype of a Volvo 265 which Siku probably developed between 1975 and 1979.
It is unclear why the scale model never saw production.
It is probable that it ended with a few other prototypes in the hands of a former Siku worker.
They were offered for sale several years ago and the person behind oldtoycars.de was able to buy them.
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of oldtoycars.de
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Volvo 245 by Matchbox SuperKings

6/17/2012

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I have found this week another Matchbox SuperKings version. This set labeled 'Super Value Pack' includes a red 1:36 scale  Volvo 245 DL and a green Monteverdi Hai from Matchbox's 1-75 model range. Matchbox added the Monteverdi for free as a bonus model. The right-hand-drive Volvo 245 DL has a orange-yellow interior.  Other features of the car are the usual opening front side doors, the opening tailgate and the large plastic tow bar. This near mint set has been sold today for only 21 €.
Photos used with permission.

Courtesy of Chris
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