Volvo Amazon 123 GT by Editions Atlas

The number forty-seven in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo Amazon 123 GT. This model represents a car from model year 1967. The Amazon 123 GT was released for the first time in 1967. The scale model is available in dark green (94) in combination with a beige interior. This scale model is not only a repainted Volvo Amazon 2-door as it has already been available in the Volvo Collection as release number 11 (model N° 8 506 011). Editions Atlas choose to offer us a correct scale model which features many newly tooled parts. You can find many more info's in the quote under the photos.

Source & copyright : Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland


Some history - quote from the very informative website volvoamazonpictures.se :

Model-year 1967
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As a direct result of Volvo's racing successes, the 123 GT was introduced this year as a top of the line model with a vast number of extra features. A new 123 GT is priced at SEK 18,800 including taxes. The engine is a B18 B with C-camshaft, higher compression and different armament of the carburetors compared with the B18 D on the 122 S and has a stated output of 96 hp (DIN) / 115 hp (SAE) which is lower than on the P 1800. Besides the engine, previously available only on the P1800, the 123 GT is equipped with the M41 gearbox with overdrive. Essentially being a 122 S with P1800 mechanics, the story is that persistent delays in manufacturing P1800 bodies in the UK caused a backlog of B18 B engines and M41 transmissions and so Volvo used up the excess by producing the 123 GT. Officially, Volvo states that the 123 GT is designed for those not able to fit their family in a P1800. The 123 GT is not sold in the USA, but several cars are privately imported and it is also available for American customers via Volvo's European Delivery Program. The 123 GT is assembled also at the Halifax plant in Canada (type designation 133951, for instance ch.-no. 258557). The Volvo Canadian GTs typically came without the auxiliary lights, had only one fender mirror but came with limited slip differential and four-way emergency flasher unit **. These Volvo Canadian GT were also available in other colors, including light green (91), light blue (95) and dark blue (96) and are often seen with S-codes 5145 and 5324. The 123 GT is assembled also at the Ghent plant in Belgium (VENV, type designation 133951M, for instance ch.-no. 235563) and is often seen with S-codes 5118 and 5297. Several improvements and safety innovations developed for the 140-series, such as dual circuit brake system and collapsible steering wheel pole, are introduced late in the model year on the Volvo Amazon in its export edition to the USA. A number of cars in 122 S edition are delivered with the B18 B engine, including export cars to the USA (133441M, 223441M), cars for assembly in South Africa (123942M), and cars to the Swedish police (133441MP, 223341MP). A number of cars, both P 120 and P 130, in 122 S edition with B18 D engine are delivered with overdrive this model year (12235xM, 13235xM) despite overdrive officially being exclusive to the 123 GT. Volvo Amazon remains Sweden's most sold car with 19,252 units this year.

Volvo 123 GT:
·  Only with P 130 body
·  B18 B engine without oil cooler with output of 96 hp (DIN) / 115 hp (SAE) (less than P 1800)
·  M41 gearbox with Laycock de Normanville overdrive unit type D
·  Power brakes (same as 122 S)
·  New GT steering wheel with Volvo GT badge
·  Dash pad compartment
·  Smith tachometer with chrome ring, red needle and 10x100 scale
·  Chromed, fully reclining Recaro front seat fittings
·  Three 123 GT badges on body
·  Two Hella 162mm auxiliary lights (driving light and fog light) + with covers (white with blue "Volvo" text)
·  Round fender mirrors
·  Fully covering chromed wheel sides
·  Chromed exhaust pipe extension
·  New wiper arms and blades of more robust type
·  Lights in engine compartment and in trunk (with protective grating available as accessory)
·  S.E.V./Motorola 35 A alternator, first with fully transistorized but later with mechanical charging control
·  Alternator warning sticker on inside of hood
·  Extra wiring console in engine compartment
·  Pirelli Cinturato P3 belt tires in dimension 165SR15 on 4" rims (never 4½")
·  Sportier suspension (same as P 1800)
·  More powerful bushing to rear axis
·  More powerful horns (Bosch)
·  Separate amendment to the instruction book
·  Officially only in colors cherry red (46), pearl white (79) and dark green (94)
·  A relatively large number of cars are delivered in steel blue metallic (53-102)
·  A few cars are delivered with turquoise metallic paint (53-91)
·  Dark blue (96) is relatively common on export cars
·  Colors light green (91) and light blue (95) occur but are probably very rare (ch.-no. 250024 and 250112 respectively, both Volvo Canadian GT)
·  Type designation 133351/2M (Torslanda), 133951M (Ghent, Halifax)

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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
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