Volvo 480 Turbo USA by Editions Atlas

12/24/2013

The number thirty-four in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 480 Turbo. Volvo had the intention to offer the 480 on the US-market but the car never made it across the Atlantic ocean. One reason were unfavourable currency exchange rates back in the second half of the 1980's.

I'm convinced that some of you are frustrated to see a second Volvo 480 appearing in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas. Editions Atlas choose to produce a second livery of the 480 since they decided twice to enlarge the collection. The 2-3 models offered in two different colors and/or decorations were needed to fill the gap which is needed to design and produce new models. The other possibility would have been a larger break between two releases.

The good news is that this is finally the last Volvo of this collection which is painted red.

VOLVO Collection :

1945 Volvo PV444
1957 Volvo Amazon 4-door
1964 Volvo P1800
1953 Volvo PV455 Duett
1950 Volvo PV60
1971 Volvo 144 Overdrive
1969 Volvo 164
1971 Volvo P1800ES
1956 Volvo P1900
1978 Volvo 262C Bertone
1965 Volvo Amazon 2-door
1970 Volvo 145 Automatic Estate
1938 Volvo PV52
1965 Volvo PV544
1979 Volvo 343
1985 Volvo 480 ES
1984 Volvo 740 Turbo
1938 Volvo PV800 Taxi
1978 Volvo 242 GT
1939 Volvo PV56
1962 Volvo Amazon break
1936 Volvo PV36 Carioca
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 'Prinz Carl Gustav'
33. 2003 Volvo V40 SE phase II
34. 1988 Volvo 480 Turbo USA
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11 Comments

Franck

12/25/2013 08:11:23 am

I'm not convinced by the interest of this model who has never crossed the Atlantic ... Not really visible difference from the models released in Europe ...

volworine

12/25/2013 03:10:32 pm

I totally agree with Franck.
This is useless. I do not understand why they did not do this the Caprio model...
The same models already begins to be too much like two models of PV445, 440, P1800ES and now 480.
For example, they could have done 460 from 440 mold and/or PV445 Cabrio or Pick-up from the Duett mold pretty easily.
No offense.

Michelle

12/27/2013 12:22:00 am

I'm sure nobody will see any doubles.

The 480 convertible would have been great but this isn't possible without doing a new mold. They would destroy the original mold of the 480 if they would have modified it to get one for the convertible.

I'm pretty sure that we won't see any doubles from now on.
I was able to see some of the upcoming models and you won't get disappointed. There will be a few models which have never been offered before as 1:43 scale model.

Mr. Atlas link

12/31/2013 03:13:49 am

Dear all,

I understand your comments.

Just to explain, a new body, even if it's based on an existing one, take the same time to develop as a brand new mould.
What's great in this case, it's that we could change some parts as well, Per C. explain them well further.
As such parts are in the main mould it's quite complicated also to make those changes, but we thought it was important to make a real new model.

But some convertibles based on existing coupé are also in preparation :-)

Michel

12/31/2013 08:14:58 am

Convertibles and Coupe!!!,nice!!!

Bjorn

12/25/2013 11:14:39 pm

It is fine by me. Like Michelle said, we are very lucky that Atlas decided to enlarge the whole collection so if releasing 'double' models to keep the collection going then I am all for it. I also feel that the difference between the 480ES and this one is significant enough to dignify with a release. A convertible would have been nice but then again, I already own a Doorkey 480 convertible so... :-)
Keep up the good work Atlas!!

PerC

12/26/2013 01:10:33 am

I agree with Bjorn. I think the decision to extend the collection to 60 item allow for a few "near doubles", although I had preferred that maybe some of them were other types. For instance, the "Prins Carl Gustaf P1800" feels just like it is another colour and no more.
The increase to 60 models is something we have to thank the dynamic "Mr. Atlas" for, he seems to have a genuine interest in cars. I believe he will have some very interesting models for those who stay with the collection.
Many other producers re-introduce their models in new colours and not changing anything else, so in that respect I think Editions Atlas is better than most.
PerC
Sweden

Bjorn

12/26/2013 05:42:25 am

Indeed. And although it is close, with this one it is not just a repaint. They took the effort to change the rear bumper to allow for the smaller number plate for example.

PerC

12/26/2013 08:12:01 am

To be exact, the changes are
- different headlight combo (larger orange section on the USA car)
- different rear lights (seem to have a blacker tint on the USA one)
- different rear bumber (allowing for high & narrow number plate on the USA one)
- different hub caps ("spoked" on the USA one)
and of course the interior colour only for the US.
Also the colour of the third rear stop light is now red, I guess it was an error to make it white on the standard version....
So, one could not say it is just the same car in different colour!
PerC
Sweden

Michelle

12/27/2013 12:06:24 am

Thank you Per for sharing with us this excellent list showing the differences between the two Volvo 480 models.

Franck

12/26/2013 01:48:52 pm

The fact that I don't approves the choice of this model absolutely doesn't mean that I disparage the collection. However, the detail of the miniature set by PerC sensiblise me more. Thank you Perc ;-) . Further evidence that the 480 definitely leaves no one indifferent.

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