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Volvo C303 by The Essence Of The Car

12/28/2016

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As I have written earlier this year both the Volvo C303 and their bigger sister the Volvo C304 are not really properly standard cars. So I normally wouldn't present this type of Volvo model here on minivolvo. But here is another exception from my own rule. These light utility vehicles by Volvo are a pretty rare sight among the scale model world. My guess is they do have a fan community and some of you love to buy and collect every Volvo scale model.
The British manufacturer The Essence Of The Car has recently added a model of the Volvo C303 to his program. The model is only available in military green. Each Volvo C303 by The Essence Of The Car is individually numbered.

Volvo produced a total of 8718 units between 1974 and 1984. Three basic versions were available:
  • Volvo C303 – short four-wheeler (as offered by The Essence Of The Car)
  • Volvo C304 – short six-wheeler
  • Volvo C306 – long six-wheeler
All three versions were available with various superstructures (soft top, hard top, cargo, personnel, equipment carrier, civilian version, ....)

The Essence Of The Car offers this very boxy Volvo as C303 - short four-wheeler - with hard top. This 1:43 scale model is available for £65 (± €76/ ± $80) including postage.
Quotes from the website theessenceofthecar.co.uk:
I am pleased to announce the latest in my range of vehicle models.

It is the Volvo C303 Military 4x4 vehicle. It is available from the usual source www.theessenceofthecar.co.uk. The price is £65 including postage.

The car was developed in the late 60s based on the successful L-3314 series and went into production in 1974. This version was produced both as a 4x4 and a 6x6. An 8x8 was planned but dropped. Engines were the B30 from Volvo's civilian cars. The C3 series feature portal axles with locking differentials resulting in very high ground-clearance similar to the Unimog and outstanding performance off road. The cars are narrow to make it possible to navigate between trees and on narrow forest roads.
They were also sold to civilian customers for rescue services, electricity companies etc. and private use.
In the 1983 Paris-Dakar rally a Volvo C303 won the class for trucks under 10 tonnes.
8718 vehicles of the C3 series were made. Roughly 75% of these went into military service, with the remaining sold to civilian contracts.

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Volvo XC90 electric ride-on car by Volvo

12/12/2016

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Not yet sure how to transmit your car virus to your youngsters? Well this new release by Volvo might do the trick. Your kidz can drive in a cool miniature of a classy modern ride. Volvo makes it possible and allows you to buy your kidz a replica of Volvo's actual luxurious and top of the line ride.
This electric ride-on version of Volvo's new XC90 model is either available in black or white. The interior consists of a nice tan colored  ensemble. Even the modern and minimalist dashboard has been faithfully reproduced including wood veneer. And the best of all is the price tag ... it is way more affordable as the real thing. But yeah indeed I have to admit that €555.40 incl tax is not a really a bargain.
You can get your mini XC90 in either black or white:
  • black | item # 2310103-100-000 | original Volvo item # 30673733
  • white | item # 2310104-200-000 | original Volvo item # 30673734
You can order your ride either at Volvo's official merchandising web-store @ collection.volvocars.com or @ most Volvo dealerships.
Quote from Volvo's web-shop:
This finely detailed kids Electric XC90 Ride On Car is full of features and detailing that you would expect from a full-size Volvo. Its seats are upholstered in leather, it has doors that fully open and an audio system with Bluetooth and a radio to allow your junior driver to play their favourite music. 
With a real key to start it, a multi-function steering wheel and working lights, your child will feel like driving a real car.  The junior driver operates the car with an accelerator pedal or grown-ups can control it with the Bluetooth remote control. Five-point safety belts keep the occupants safe and real shock absorbers keep them comfortable. Large Inscription rims come on EVA tyres that never need air and will not puncture.
Two electric motors and a 10ah battery give the Electric Rider plenty of power and long battery life. 
129cm x 75cm x 60cm. Weight 22kg. Top speed 6 km/h. Suitable for children aged 3-8 years. Available in black or white. 
Summary of the main features:

  • two electric motors
  •  10Ah battery
  • dimensions: 129cm x 75cm x 60cm
  • weight: 22kg
  • top speed: 6 km/h
  • suitable for children aged 3-8 years
  • upholstered seats in leather
  • fully opening doors
  • real working audio system with Bluetooth
  • real key to start the engine
  • working multi-function steering wheel
  • working lights
  • with R/C for the parents
  • five-point safety belts
  • real working shock absorbers
  • scale: close to 1:4
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Volvo P220 Amazon Estate by BoS-Models

12/11/2016

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It was common knowledge among good informed Volvo collectors that BoS-Models has been working on an 1:18 scale version for a Volvo Amazon Estate model. The just released miniature is representing the Amazon Estate from model-year 1965. The rtr model is painted cream and features a red interior which results in a nice color combo which suits this replica quite well. This model is made out of resin and does not feature any opening parts. This is the first model offered by BoS-Models which does not come with a German license plate. You can buy a copy of this limited scale model for 119.95 € under item number BOS176 (Nr. 200850). This is a price increase of 20 € or 20% compared to the previous three Volvo models produced for and offered by BoS-Models. BoS stands for "Best of Show".

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Previously released 1:18 scale Volvo models by BoS-Models have been:
  1. Volvo 240 GL Estate | 1989 | 99.95 € | item # 183928
  2. Volvo P1900 | 1956 | 99.95 € | item # 193563
  3. VolvoPV455 Duett | 1956 | 99.95 € | item # 193756
  4. Volvo 144 | 1970 | 99.95 € | item # BOS042 (Nr. 194148)
  5. Volvo P220 Amazon | 1965 | 119.95 € | item BOS176 (Nr. 200850)
  6. ... ???
Source & copyright : modelcarworld.de

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Volvo Supercars (2016) models by Apex Replicas

12/10/2016

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The Australian company Apex Replicas has announced this week two Volvo S60 race-car models from this years Australian Supercars championship. The new release features GRM's (Gary Rogers Motorsport) retro livery and will be available as 1:43 as well as 1:18 scale. The 1:43 scale models will be available for 88.00 AUD tax incl. (± 62 € / ± 66 $) and the 1:18 versions for 165.00 AUD tax incl. (± 116 € / ± 123 $).
The Volvo S60 models form this season won't be able until next year.
Quote from Apex Replicas website:
We're pleased to announce the fantastic retro-liveried GRM Volvo S60 of Scott McLaughlin and David Wall that qualified 2nd at this year's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. Available in both 1:18 and 1:43 scales these are sure to be popular.

The 2015 and 2016 season Volvos will begin appearing from late Q1 in 2017.
[...]
VOLVO S60  –  #33
  • driver: Scott McLaughlin (NZL) / David Wall (AUS)
  • racing team: Wilson Security Racing - GRM
  • series: Australian V8 Supercars - season 2016
  • race: 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
  • scale: 1:43
  • item number: AD40908
  • price: 88.00 AUD tax incl. (± 62 € / ± 66 $)
VOLVO S60  –  #33
  • driver: Scott McLaughlin (NZL) / David Wall (AUS)
  • racing team: Wilson Security Racing - GRM
  • series: Australian V8 Supercars - season 2016
  • race: 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
  • scale: 1:18
  • item number: AD80908
  • price: 165.00 AUD tax incl. (± 116 € / ± 123 $)
Source:
  • apexreplicas.com.au

Further reading:
  • Australian Supercars official website  –  supercars.com
  • Garry Roger Motosport official websit  – grmotorsport.com.au  
  • Polestar Racing official website  –  polestar.com/en-int/racing

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