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Volvo XC60 by CSM

7/19/2015

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The Chinese company CSM is not only offering a 1:18 scale model of the Volvo S60L. A model of the 2015 version of the Volvo X60 T6 is also in CSM's product spectrum. They offer the actual XC60 in two different colors :
  • rich java metallic with black interior
  • crystal white pearl with black interior
Both versions feature numerous working parts and functions:
  • the four doors, hood and trunk can be opened
  • both side mirrors can be folded
  • the inner layer of the sunroof can be slide forward and back, and the outer layer can be raised
  • the steering of the two front wheels and the steering wheel can be actuated in one control
  • both front seats can be moved forward and back
  • the front and rear wheels have working shock absorbers
  • a detailed engine is fitted in under the hood
These scale models are made out of diecast and feature rubber tires. They are at this date produced exclusively for the Chinese market. The models are available on various online sites between 90 and 130$ a piece. Shipping costs vary also largely depending on the vendor. You may find a copy on one of the usual online auctions sites or @ aliexpress.com.
Courtesy of BJ.

More detailed and close up photos can be found here:
  • modelcarforum.de/showthread.php?p=518322
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Volvo 960 estate by Neo Scale Models

7/17/2015

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Neo Scale Models has published the first photo of a new version of a Volvo 960 estate. This scale model of one of Volvo's most luxurious workhorses is painted in an elegant beige metallic. This model is depicting the US version of Volvo's 960 estate and reflects a car from model-years 1995 to 1996.
The differences compared to an European version are :
  • Volvo-badge on each side between the tire and door instead of side markers
  • yellow side markers on both sides placed behind the direction indicators
Picture
This 1:43 scale model is made out of resin. You can order/buy your copy under item number NEO45463. The official retail price in Europe is 64.95 €. This is small price increase compared to previous releases of Volvo models by Neo Scale Models.

This is already the sixth version Neo Scale Models is offering. The previous five runs of a Volvo 960 estate were offered between 2010 and 2012 and included:
year built exterior color interior color item number release date notes
1996 dark red metallic beige 43617 2010 with roof-bars in car color
1996 black metallic beige 43618 03-2012 with roof-bars in car color
1996 silver grey metallic black 45460 05-2011 with roof-bars in car color, special edition for wilpac.nl
1996 blue metallic black 45461 05-2011 with roof-bars in car color, special edition for wilpac.nl
1996 dark green metallic black 45462 05-2011 with roof-bars in car color, special edition for wilpac.nl
Sources & copyright : neoshop.replicars.nl
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Volvo 343 Police 'NL' by DeAgostini

7/15/2015

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The international publishing company DeAgostini has launched in Russia a collection featuring Police cars from around the world. The collection who started back in 2013 consist of 1:43 scale models. These models are made out of diecast by Ixo in China. Each model of this collection comes with a booklet and is packed in a blister on cardboard. A second Volvo model has just been released. It is a model of a Volvo 343 in the livery of the Dutch Police forces. The Dutch Police used the Volvo 343 from the end of the 1970's into the 1980's. The Volvo 343 had a couple of different liveries over the years. Here is a link with infos regarding this Dutch Police car : politievoertuigen.nl
The Volvo 343 'Police' (NL) is officially sold for 369.00 RUB (± 6.50 EUR). This model is however surprisingly an exact copy of the model which has been offered in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas. The model was released in spring of 2014 (see here). The only difference between the two releases is that DeAgostini sells the Volvo 343 on a blister on cardboard. The models from the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas are limited to that specific collection. This normally means that not one Volvo which has been designed for the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas can be offered in the same color and/or livery in another collection or offered under another label.
Scan of the folder:
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A Volvo 240 estate in the livery of the Stockholm 'Sjöpolisen' (Marine police) Police department has appeared as number 56 in this collection (see here). Two further Volvo Police cars have been announced:
  • number 73:   Volvo 244 'Polis' Norway
  • number 79:   Volvo 164 'Polis' Sweden
Complete Police Cars in the World collection lineup:

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Volvo 760 estate by Editions Atlas

7/8/2015

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The number fifty-eight in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 760 GLE estate. This 1:43 scale model reproduces a model after the 1988 face-lifting of the 760 series. This model is available in the rarer blue green metallic (paint code 402). Only 37445 units of the 760 estate have been sold. The 740 estate who offered the same space but with smaller engines and fewer luxurious options was sold way more often. 358952 produced units means nearly ten times as much as the way more expensive 760 estate.
Source & copyright : Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland


When the Volvo 760 GLE was introduced in February 1982, it was available only as a 4-door sedan. 1985 saw the launch of the long-awaited 5-door estate car. The 760 GLE estate car continued the tradition begun by the Volvo 265, that is to say a 6-cylinder estate car with a high equipment specification. The 760 GLE had a modern profile with a low waistline and large glass areas. In estate car guise, the 760 featured an almost vertical tailgate - a profile which by now had become something of a hallmark of Volvo's estate cars. The new 5-door estate combined generous accommodation for passengers and luggage with an exceptionally high standard of safety. Three engine alternatives were offered: a 2.8 litre V6, a high-performance 2.3 litre 4-cylinder turbocharged unit, and a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel. The 760 GLE received a substantial facelift for the 1988 model year, with an all-new front and a new instrument panel being the most noticeable features. The Volvo 760 GLE was replaced in autumn 1990 by the Volvo 960.
Like just about every Volvo since the 120/Amazon, the 760 was designed by Volvo’s in-house stylist, Jan Wilsgaard. He had clearly been smitten with rectilinear styling since the 140 was introduced in 1966, and the 760 was no exception. The square theme continued into the interior styling. The Volvo 760 was introduced in 1982 to replace the 264 GLE. While the 760 GLE and its less expensive sibling the 740 were meant to replace the 240/260 series, both would be built concurrently for several years. Accounting for all redesigns and name changes, this car lasted all the way to 1998, as the straight six-powered S90/V90. The 760 had a unitized body and was powered by the 2.8L B28 PRV V6, a joint-venture engine used by Peugeot, Renault and Volvo, not to mention DeLorean. It produced 136 hp @ 5500 rpm and  215 newton meters of torque. It was not a particularly  sturdy engine, however. In 1984, the 760 Turbo was introduced. Instead of the V6, it had the turbocharged and intercooled B230FT ‘redblock’ engine, producing 160 hp @ 2900 rpm and 187 lb ft of torque. With this new powerplant, the 760 Turbo was a pretty speedy car in its day.
Contrary to Volvo’s usual practice of the second digit of the model name corresponding to the number of cylinders, the 760 Turbo had an inline four-cylinder. Other than more exterior chrome, different alloy wheels and a fancier interior with automatic climate control, it was much like the 740 Turbo, also introduced in 1984.
In 1986, wagons were added to the 740 and 760 line, and that included a 760 Turbo wagon. You might say it really hauled. By 1986, standard features included an electric sunroof, AM/FM stereo cassette with a five-band graphic equalizer and heated seats. 760s also had a unique Nivomat automatic leveling system. These cars were fully loaded right off the assembly line; you really didn’t need to add anything.

VOLVO Collection :

  1. 1945   Volvo PV444
  2. 1957   Volvo Amazon 4-door
  3. 1964   Volvo P1800
  4. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett
  5. 1950   Volvo PV60
  6. 1971   Volvo 144 Overdrive
  7. 1969   Volvo 164
  8. 1971   Volvo P1800ES
  9. 1956   Volvo P1900
  10. 1978   Volvo 262C Bertone
  11. 1965   Volvo Amazon 2-door
  12. 1970   Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
  13. 1938   Volvo PV52
  14. 1965   Volvo PV544
  15. 1979   Volvo 343
  16. 1985   Volvo 480 ES
  17. 1984   Volvo 740 Turbo
  18. 1938   Volvo PV800 Taxi
  19. 1978   Volvo 242 GT
  20. 1939   Volvo PV56
  21. 1962   Volvo Amazon break
  22. 1936   Volvo PV36 Carioca
  23. 1953   Volvo PV455 Duett 'Volvo Service'
  24. 1988   Volvo 780 Bertone
  25. 1988   Volvo 440
  26. 1927   Volvo ÖV4 Jakob
  27. 1973   Volvo 142
  28. 1992   Volvo 240 Polar
  29. 1971   Volvo 145 Express
  30. 1975   Volvo 66 GL


  • 31.   1992   Volvo 440 Politie (NL)
  • 32.   1971   Volvo P1800 ES 'Prince Carl Gustaf'
  • 33.   2001   Volvo V40 phase II
  • 34.   1988   Volvo 480 Turbo USA
  • 35.   1978   Volvo 244 DL 'Blue Star'
  • 36.   1994   Volvo 960 GLE
  • 37.   1978   Volvo 264 TE
  • 38.   1965   Volvo Amazon Polis (S)
  • 39.   1966   Volvo P1800 S Volvoville
  • 40.   1971   Volvo 145 Express Taxi
  • 41.   1992   Volvo ECC
  • 42.   1976   Volvo 343 Politie (NL)
  • 43.   1995   Volvo 855 T5R
  • 44.   1999   Volvo S80
  • 45.   1990   Volvo 480 Turbo convertible
  • 46.   1982   Volvo 265 GLE
  • 47.   1967   Volvo Amazon 123 GT
  • 48.   1988   Volvo 360 GLE
  • 49.   1988   Volvo 240 SE estate Polis (S)
  • 50.   1968   Volvo P210 Duett 'Tele' (S)
  • 51.   1974   Volvo 142 RAC Rally
  • 52.   1997   Volvo C70 convertible
  • 53.   1976   Volvo 66
  • 54.   1981   Volvo 264 TE Landaulet
  • 55.   1933   Volvo PV654
  • 56.   1984   Volvo 264 Ambulance
  • 57.   1927   Volvo PV4
  • 58.   1988   Volvo 760 GLE estate
  • 59.   .....
  • 60.   .....
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Volvo S60 STCC by Motorart

7/6/2015

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Motorart has published the first photos of the Volvo V60 STCC as 1:14 R/C model.  This model is the first out of two Volvo V60 STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship) versions announced by Motorart. The Swedish company presented the first pre-production models earlier this year at the Toy Fair in Nürnberg. Another 1:10 R/C model as well as a 1:43 scale model are in the pipeline.
This scale model represents the car with the number 1 which is raced by Swedish driver Thed Björk during this years STCC season. This battery operated R/C model is made out of diecast. It is a realistic and accurately replicated miniature of the actual race car. Motorart says that it is a collectors item which is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. You can this R/C model under item # 7600012. An official retail price has not yet been published.
Source & copyright: motorart.brandoncompany.com

The second announced Volvo S60 STCC model is:
  • 1:43   2015   Volvo S60 STCC race car - rebel blue item # 300069

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Volvo PV445 Duett by BoS-Models

7/3/2015

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BoS-Models which is a label of the big German company modelcarworld.de has released the model of a Volvo PV445 Duett. What makes this rather special is the fact that it is a resin model in 1:18. Volvo's Duett has so far been popular among scale model manufacturers who offered most versions in 1:43 and 1:87 (H0). But any Duett in larger scales was until now just offered in tiny numbers by small producers who hand made them and offered them in rather confidential channels.

BoS-Models has chosen to reproduce model year 1956. This resin model comes in the well known and attractive paint scheme blue over light gray over blue. The bi colored interior consists of white and red seats. I guess more color versions will be released in the future.

This first release can be purchased under item number 193756 for 99.95 € plus shipping.
The above photos show the model as it has been presented on this years Toy Fair in Nürnberg.

BoS-Models has released two 1:18 scale Volvo's prior to this one. The first was the Volvo 240 estate and the second the Volvo P1900 Sports. All three models are produced in China but I can't tell you by which manufacturer.
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