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I have been listing this model for years in my database, But since it is very rare and really hard to find I decided to present it in this column. This P1900 has been produced in 1987 by BBR and sold under the name 'Valko Series'. The 1:43 scale model is made of resin and features many photo-etched parts. It is in my eyes the best Volvo P1900 scale model ever made. The here shown model was sold on September 2, 2012 for 215,50 $ ( 168,35 € ) on a well known auction site in the States. It was initially advertised for 500 $ which was without a doubt rather unreasonable.
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A collector from Switzerland told me about this Volvo P1900. It is a 1:43 scale model made of white metal and produced by Renko. Renko has its origins in Sweden. But I have no idea who is behind that name. Renko already did an open version of this car a few years ago. They produced an unauthorized but slightly modified copy of the Rob Eddie model. It had a rear numberplate, chromed trim on the sides, different headlamps, different rims and tires. This is however a closed version and this one seems to be a copy of a former R&M model. If you inspect the pictures of both models you will see that they are identical with the exception of the name on the bottom-plate. I'm however no sure how R&M produced their model. My guess is that they scaled down a Volvo P1900 that has been produced in Japan by K.S.Asahi as a 1:24 tinplate model. 1:43 Volvo P1900 with closed top made by Renko
1:43 Volvo P1900 with closed top made by R&M
1:24 Volvo P1900 with closed top made by K.S. Asahi _This is a rather rare Volvo P1900 produced from 1956 to 1958 by Japanese toy maker KS. This is the 'Fire Chief' version which is quite scarce. The 1:24 tinplate model has a working round beacon on the roof and a detailed tin printed interior. The battery operated model works with a remote control connected by cable. The steering wheel is missing on this example. Photos used with permission.
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