NEW OLD MODELS FOUND |
The tag says it all. It's all about older models which I have discovered only recently. |
This Volvo S80 obviously used for a crash test is a one off model. It was modeled based on existing photos and videos. A 1:43 scale model from Cararama was used to create this unique and unusual model. Only one car has been produced by a Polish modeler. The car was sold to a Dutch Volvo fan. Personal note : I'm aware that this a one off model but I think it is worse to be presented.
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I presented yesterday the various Volvo C70 versions which Bburago has released so far. Bburago has produced the Volvo XC90 in several versions with even more tiny differences. Most of these variations are only visible after having a really close look at these 1:43 scale models. The photos will give a short overview of the models and their details. The regular models have also been available in two different window boxes. The first being the standard Bburago box and the second is a promotional box for Volvo. Volvo XC90 tourist versions : Volvo XC90 Police versions
Maisto has as did many other manufacturers of 3'' models offered several cars in multi car packs. Here is an example of a golden Volvo 760 GLE together with a Mercedes Class S in this blister on cardboard. Maisto sold this and 9 other sets under the label 'Motor Works'. The name of these sets changed however over the time. Each set consisted of different cars. A picture on the rear of the cardboard shows all the available sets. This set was released around 1996 under item # 15080.
This table is showing the available sets :
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.
This is a set offered by Matchbox under the name 'Super Value Pack'. The idea behind these sets were most certainly to promote and sell older models. The set was available under item # 25823. All the models were produced in China. This 5 car set included the following 3'' models :
Have also a look at this previous post for other 'Super Value Pack' versions.
The Japanese company ABC Hobby has once released a Volvo 855 body. The 1:24 scale clear body fits the R/C chassis as offered by Tamiya. The Volvo 855 bodywork is 190mm long, 82mm width and the wheelbase measures 108mm. It was available under item number 68160. I wasn't able to find much info about the company ABC Hobby. Don't hesitate to contact me if you do have any infos, brochures, catalogs, etc... Photos used with permission.
Th Russian company GM-Art has produced between 2004 and 2006 several Volvo scale models. These modified 1:43 scale cars were all built by using the following Minchamps models : Volvo 244, 854, S40, S80, S60 et S60R. The main part of GM-Art's product line are however cars by Mercedes and even more 4x4 models of that company. The following two Volvo models were offered on GM-Art's website : Volvo S80 This Volvo is ( was ? ) used in Moscow as a VIP Taxi. The taxi company has also BMW series 7 and Audi A8 cars with similar extreme skirts and fenders on their roster. Volvo S40 Only 7 units of each have been produced and their price tag was 200 € each. All are sold out. The owner of GM-Art has also built the following Volvo models. As far as I was able to find out, they are one-offs for his personal collection. Volvo 240 GL Police Omsk ( RUS ) This one was created back in 2007. Here you can find more infos about Omsk and a map. Here are another six Russian Police models. I do not have more infos about these scale models.
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