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Volvo 264 TE 'DDR' by Matrix Scale Models

3/30/2013

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Matrix Scale Models has just published the first pictures of the upcoming Volvo 264 TE 'DDR' stretched limousine. The shortcut TE stands for Top Executive. It was initially scheduled to be released in the third quarter but it seems that it will now be available in the second quarter of 2013. The model will be available under item # MX12106-023 for around 80 €. It seems that it will be a limited edition of only 312 units.

The proportions of the cars looks really good and the model represents well the limousine from the first batch. I do ignore if the model on the photos below will be released as such or if it is still a pre-production model. I have however discovered several tiny errors :
-   the dark blue painted cars had a dark blue upholstery and never a black one
-   the chrome around the side windows seems less shiny than the rest of the chromed trim
-   the chrome of the door handles seems less shiny than the rest of the chromed trim
-   the flags are a little bit to high ( the pole is too long )
-   the flags are not located on the correct place : they were situated more on the outer side of the headlights
-   the model features optional front fog lamps under the front bumper ( I do ignore if many featured this option )
Source & copyright : matrixscalemodels.com

More infos can be found here : volvobertone.com
10 Comments
Ben link
3/30/2013 09:23:18 am

Indeed these are pictures of a pre-production model.
Certain things will be adjusted in the final product.
But it already looks great !

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Michelle
3/30/2013 09:33:45 am

Hi Ben,

Well that would be very good news. It would be a real shame that the first scale model of a 264 TE would be released with some errors.

I'm certainly even more critical with this specific model since I do have the real one in my own garage. And I'm really looking forward to get a correct scale model for my showcase.

MIchelle

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Erik link
4/2/2013 09:42:32 pm

I'd love to see some pictures of your real 264TE, especially the interior. Also, I'd like to buy a 264TE trunk (boot) emblem for my colllection, if you can find one for me.

Michelle
4/3/2013 12:47:49 am

Hi Erik,

I will create a special page where I will publish pics and more about my personal car. But this will take some time.

The trunk badge is also missing on my car. Someone stole all the badges from my car many years back. I was very lucky to get a pair of new batches for the sides last year.

Michelle

Luc Vancampenhout
4/7/2013 03:51:28 am

Hi Michelle,

Thanks for your comments about the DDR 264 TE.
I'm even wondering if the exterior colour is not black instead of dark blue. (On the Dutch website volvo-plaza.nl is indicated it is black).

Front frog lamps are ok. They are present on all 264 TE DDR pictures I have. If you like, I can send them you by e-mail.

Luc 'Driving Volvo for Life'
(My family is driving Volvo since 1947 starting with a PV444 with chassis number 1792)




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Michelle
4/8/2013 06:41:38 am

Hi Luc,
Well the exterior color should be dark blue for the DDR version. but I have to admit that it seem to be black on the pics.
Dark blue is also mentioned on Matrix Scale Models website for the DDR version.

Well I do not have the front fog lamps installed on my car. And there are also no visible supports on my car. So I presume that the former owner hasn't removed them.

But I would be pleased if you could send me all the pic you do have. I have myself quite bit but a few more are always welcome.

Michelle

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Alex
4/21/2013 11:28:17 pm

Hi there, very interesting comments on this model, and very nice website indeed. I own a 1977 264TE (former Swedish Embassy in Rome) which is dark blue with light blue/grey velour interiors. No fog lamps and no police-style light, of course. That model is up for pre-order on ebay now, and I'd buy that if corrections were available (especially chromes and interiors). Thanks for your time
Alex

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Michelle
4/22/2013 10:43:40 am

Hi Alex,

It's always a pleasure to meet people with the same car.
I have forwarded my remarks to Matrix Scale Models and they answered me that they will take into consideration my notes before the model will be produced.
But the issue with the different finish of the photo-etched parts around the side windows will not be possible to change.
We will have to wait and see what the final product will look like.

Michelle

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Alex
4/22/2013 02:52:02 pm

Michelle,
as a matter of fact I wrote to the ebay seller (dreamcars-nl) and here's his kind reply:
"Hi Alex,
Thanks for your mail, but changeg to this model are not possible.
Matrix scale models produced this model and it is now ready for shipment from china to the Netherlands.
There is coming an other version of this model, you can see this on my website http://www.droomautoos.nl/nl/product/volvo-264-te-limousine-1978-zwart/
This model is comming also very soon.
Best regards,
Frank"
Too bad..

Alex
4/22/2013 02:58:48 pm

From the ebay seller:
"Hi Alex,
Thanks for your mail, but changeg to this model are not possible.
Matrix scale models produced this model and it is now ready for shipment from china to the Netherlands.
There is coming an other version of this model, you can see this on my website http://www.droomautoos.nl/nl/product/volvo-264-te-limousine-1978-zwart/
This model is comming also very soon.
Best regards,
Frank
- dreamcars-nl"

Too bad. Don't know if I'm buying..

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