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The number sixty-five in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo PV36 Polis. Volvo manufactured the luxurious PV36 between 1935 and 1938. Volvo's design for this car was styled similarly to the then strikingly modern Chrysler Airflow. Volvo styling was heavily influenced by North American auto-design trends in the 1930s and 1940s, many of the company's senior engineers having previously worked in the US Auto-industry. As surprising this may sound but Volvo's PV36 delivered also a smaller batch of cars to the Swedish Polis (Police) forces. Editions Atlas has chosen to include this model into their Volvo Collection. This scale model has been fitted with all the small modifications, signs and details which have initially been added to the regular PV36. Source & copyright: media.volvocars.com
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Norev has announced new colors for the Volvo V60 and Volvo XC60. A precise release date has not yet been communicated. This allows you to safe enough money for these 1:43 scale diecast models.
Source: Norev
The 1:43 scale model of the all-new XC90 seems to be a good seller. Volvo's merchandising department is offering a new color for their luxury SUV. This is the third color for an official Volvo model. This hasn't happened for quite some time. It seems that they do abandon their company policy to offer each model only in two color versions. The latest version is offered in a light to medium grey metallic paint called "osmium grey". This 1:43 diecast model is made by Norev. It is available under Item number 2300597-150-000 for €47.60 inclusive tax. Previous colors offered by Volvo's merchandising department were "onyx black" and "luminous sand". Norev has recently released the XC90 in their regular product line. The first color is 'crystal white metallic' and the second one "twilight bronze". Both are already sold out at Norev. I'm however sure that a couple more colors will follow later this year.  You can order the official Volvo merchandising models @ collection.volvocars.com The number sixty-four in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 145 USA. This model reflects the export version for the US market which featured larger bumpers to fulfill the new 'passenger car bumper standard' from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). These large bumpers did not look as good on a lot of other cars then they did on Volvo's. The larger bumpers made look most MG's, Triumph's, Alfa's, Maserati's, Mercedes, Porsche's, BMW's, Peugoet's, .... quite awkward. Volvo's way to adopt and integrate them into their model range looked more elegant. It went well with Volvo's boxy design and was a design element for many more years to come. At the end of November 1967, Volvo presented the third variant in what was now developing into a complete car family known as the 140 series: the Volvo 145. The Volvo 145 was a 5-door estate with a rear section that had a virtually vertical tailgate. Everybody agreed that this was a safe, comfortable and extremely practical and spacious car. The cargo volume was more than 2 cubic meters and the floor of the cargo area was completely flat. This design of the rear section has since become a well-known characteristic of all Volvo estates. The annual changes were mainly the same as were introduced in parallel on the 2- and 4-door versions. A visible change took place in 1970, when the rearmost side window disappeared in favor of a longer one-piece window behind the rear doors. [....]
The number sixty-three in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo PV51 convertible from 1937. Nordbergs Vagnfarik in Stockholm designed and built the body for this convertible. This is the first time a properly designed scale model is being offered of this rare prewar Volvo. Editions Atlas recreated the open roof quite well. And I'm very glad that they choose this handsome paint scheme rather than the boring white over white combo which you can see further down.
Volvo introduced their PV51 range in 1936 and stopped production at the end of the second world war. Volvo slightly improved and changed the model over the years. The various versions were:
Source & copyright : Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland
VOLVO PV51-7 (1936-1945)
The following photos do show a 1937 Volvo PV51 convertible which has been sold last year (Okt 19, 2015) for 74 350 EUR (80 815 EUR including auction fees) in Sweden by Göteborgs Auktionsverk
The French company Norev who has already supplied two 1:43 scale models of the all-new XC90 (2015) for Volvo's official merchandising program has recently released a white painted version in their regular model line-up. The new paint is officially called 'crystal white metallic'. White painted cars are really not my cup of tea but they have come once again quite popular over the last couple years. This model can be ordered under item number 870050. The retail price for this diecast model is somewhere between 30 and 35 €. Source & copyright: Norev
Minichamps has released the second livery of the new 1:18 scale version of the Volvo 244 GL just weeks after the first release. The second model comes with a red paint scheme. The interior reflects once again black leather seats. This second batch is already sold out at Minichamps. But you should be able to find a copy at re-sellers and stores. This model is offered for ± 75-80 € under item 155171401. This red model is offered in a limited edition of 804 units. Source: minichamps.de Short reminder: The rather low price for this 1:18 scale model by Minichamps is only possible since they have started to produce several of their models in a more affordable price range. This is largely being made possible since these models do not feature any opening parts. So you won't be able to play with your model and you won't be able to open a hood, trunk or even one of the four doors. Model overview:
Oxford Diecast goes on with their new model offensive. A bunch of new Volvo models as well as new liveries have been announced. Oxford Diecast will release as so often each model in both scales 1:43 as well as 1:76. The very new developments include models of the Volvo 760. And there will be further versions of the already announced and partially delivered Volvo Amazon's, P1800's and 245 estates. The Volvo 760 has so far only been revealed as a drawing. This shows however quite an awkward design from the C-pillar on to the very end of the trunk. I guess we will have to wait and see if the final model will be correct or not. I think it is also worth mentioning that the 1:43 scale models are RHD (right hand drive ) versions. 1:76 Oxford Automobile
1:76 Oxford Gift
1:43 Oxford Automobile
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