Todos los modelos de Volvo en todas sus escalas (1:43 1:18 1:64 1:24 H0 1:72) +prv

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Premium-X has published a few days ago photos of some new Volvo models on there new facebook account. The 1:43 scale models are those already announced a few weeks ago and seem to become available very soon. [...]

Premium-X has published a few days ago photos of some new Volvo models on there new facebook account.
The 1:43 scale models are those already announced a few weeks ago and seem to become available very soon.

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1965
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Volvo PV444
Volvo Amazon 4-door
Volvo Amazon 2-door​

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blue
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black​

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item # PRD228
item # PRD229
item # PRD230​

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As with previous Volvo models made by Premium-X or Ixo, not every detail is correct on the car for the various model-years.
And you can easily see some quality issues on these pictures trying to promote the new models.

If you look close at he photos, you will be able to detect some obvious problems :

- the holes for the photo etched windscreen wipers on the PV444 are way to big ( they are intended for bigger plastic ones )
- the PV444 is announced as being from 1943 : the PV444 was first presented in 1944 and the first cars were sold in 1947
- there are issues with the paint on the 2-tone Amazon ( left side, around the window frames, ... )
- the 2-tone Amazon has not the correct boot handle - the first model-years had a divided one
- there are issues with the paint on the 2-door Amazon ( around the window frames, ... )

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Volvo PV444 - item # PRD228​

Volvo Amazon 120 4-door - item # PRD229​

Volvo Amazon 130 2-door - item # PRD230​

Source & copyright : facebook.com/premium-x/volvo news 1

Thank you very much to Alkis from Greece for telling me about these pictures on facebook.
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo PV52 by Editions Atlas

The thirteenth model in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is a Volvo PV52. The scale model is painted midnight blue and has a black interior. Editions Atlas labels the model as a PV52. But at the same time they write PV51/PV52 on the front page of the folder.The PV51 and PV52 were in fact the same c [...]

The thirteenth model in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is a Volvo PV52. The scale model is painted midnight blue and has a black interior.

Editions Atlas labels the model as a PV52. But at the same time they write PV51/PV52 on the front page of the folder.
The PV51 and PV52 were in fact the same car. The main difference was the level of luxury in the interior between both models. The body and the engine were the same. The PV51 was first launched end of 1936. The PV52 followed only shortly after. The car underwent only minor changes during his lifetime. He was offered until 1945 before being replaced by the PV60.
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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 Automatic
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
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15. .......
16. .......
17. .......
18. .......

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Future releases by Editions Atlas

New to come models in the Volvo Collection byEditions Atlas seem to be : [...]
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New to come models in the Volvo Collection by
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- Volvo PV52


- Volvo PV544



- Volvo 343
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in midnight blue
with grey or black interior

in maroon ( looks like a metallic paint )
with grey interior
with rear-view mirrors

in light olive green metallic
with brown interior
with rear-view mirrors
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I still ignore when and in which order the models will be released.
It seems however that the Volvo PV52 is marked as next release in several customer accounts.
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Minichamps latest releases

Here is a quick overview of the latest 1:43 scale models which Minichamps has released and which should be available very soon in the model shops. [...]

Here is a quick overview of the latest 1:43 scale models which Minichamps has released and which should be available very soon in the model shops.

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Volvo 121 Amazon estate

- model-year 1966
- black
- with black interior
- limited to 1008 models
- item # 430171016​

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Volvo 121 Amazon 2-door

- model-year 1966
- bright blue ( light blue )
- with black interior
- limited to 1008 models
- item # 430171007​

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Volvo 245 estate

- model-year 1986
- light green metallic
- with black interior
- limited to 1008 models
- item # 400171414​

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Source & copyright : minichamps.de​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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UPDATED - Volvo C30 USB stick

This is the first time I'm presenting such a type of model. It is certainly not a model you will put in your showcase except you like any kind of memorabilia or merchandising. But it would be the perfect model if you need a Volvo all the time with you. Here are the key details for the geeks under the Volvo lovers :Volvo C30 available in light grey or red 1:72 scale dimensions : 60 x 25 x [...]

This is the first time I'm presenting such a type of model. It is certainly not a model you will put in your showcase except you like any kind of memorabilia or merchandising. But it would be the perfect model if you need a Volvo all the time with you. Here are the key details for the geeks under the Volvo lovers :

• Volvo C30 available in light grey or red
• 1:72 scale
• dimensions : 60 x 25 x 20 mm
• free turning wheels on the car
• flashing front LED lights
• diecast housing & ABS plastic body
• capacity : 2GB / 4GB / 8GB / 16GB
• data transfer speed : 480 Mbps
• item # 92913 (ADFD-VOL100-04)
• EAN-code: 5412810156702
• price : 27.00 - 31.00 &euro;
• produced since 2011 by www.amasstec.com.tw

Source & copyright : www.amasstec.com.tw​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo P1800 'The Saint' by Matchbox

Matchbox is offering in the States a new livery of the Volvo P1800. This release reflects the 'The Saint' version. The scale model is plain white and has 'The Saint' printed as an abstract logo on the hood. The scale model comes in a special decorated cardboard box. Only 50 models have been made by Color Comp for Matchbox USA as a special limited promotion for the 1960's TV show "The [...]
Matchbox is offering in the States a new livery of the Volvo P1800. This release reflects the 'The Saint' version. The scale model is plain white and has 'The Saint' printed as an abstract logo on the hood. The scale model comes in a special decorated cardboard box. Only 50 models have been made by Color Comp for Matchbox USA as a special limited promotion for the 1960's TV show "The Saint".

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Source & copyright : moyshop.de matchboxclub.de​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo Amazon 4door by Minichamps

Minichamps will release the next color of the 4-door Volvo Amazon this August. This paint scheme was already announced by Minichamps in March 2010.The model is painted california white and will be available under item number # 430171040.The california white paint is also called ivory white by Volvo. The Volvo paint code is 42.Volvo offered this paint for model-years 1960 to 1962. [...]

Minichamps will release the next color of the 4-door Volvo Amazon this August.
This paint scheme was already announced by Minichamps in March 2010.
The model is painted california white and will be available under item number # 430171040.
The california white paint is also called ivory white by Volvo. The Volvo paint code is 42.
Volvo offered this paint for model-years 1960 to 1962.

Minichamps previously released the 4-door Amazon in the following paint schemes :
- cherry red with grey beige roof top (51)
- midnight blue with grey beige roof top (54)
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Volvo 121 Amazon 4-door

- model-year 1960
- california white / ivory white
- with light cream interior
- item # 430171040​

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Source & copyright : minichamps.de

Source for Volvo Amazon color codes and combos : www.volvoamazonpictures.se/colors/colors.php​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo P210 Duett by Neo Scale Models

Neo Scale Models has just announced a fourth Volvo Duett. They present the 1:43 model as a PV455 with the split window but the body is in fact a P210 Duett. Neo Scale Models did this already with the previous release. This release comes in the attractive 3-tone scheme gray-white-gray. The model has however only a single tone interior. The previous models had a two-tone interior white and red. And another difference is t [...]
Neo Scale Models has just announced a fourth Volvo Duett. They present the 1:43 model as a PV455 with the split window but the body is in fact a P210 Duett. Neo Scale Models did this already with the previous release. This release comes in the attractive 3-tone scheme gray-white-gray. The model has however only a single tone interior. The previous models had a two-tone interior white and red. And another difference is that this one has only one single rear-view mirror on the front right wing. The previous three models had one on each side. The model is available under the item number 43639.

Source & copyright : neoscalemodels.com​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo V70 by KidsGlobe

The company KidsGlobe has several new models in their program. These 1:34 scale diecast models are rather toys than collector objects. But the different models come very often in sets with other models or accessories.KidsGlobe is offering their car models in three different product lines : Emergency, Road Series and Holiday Fun.Some of the following models are already available for s [...]
The company KidsGlobe has several new models in their program. These 1:34 scale diecast models are rather toys than collector objects. But the different models come very often in sets with other models or accessories.
KidsGlobe is offering their car models in three different product lines : Emergency, Road Series and Holiday Fun.
Some of the following models are already available for several month now. The price of the various models and sets vary between 7 and 15 &euro;.


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Road Series - Volvo V70 with gas station

- set available with a red or white Volvo V70
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- size of the gas station : 30x13 cm
- item # 571955
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Road Series - Volvo V70 with recovery truck

- set available with red, blue or silver metallic Volvo
- the dark blue Volvo has a Dutch license plate
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- the small recovery truck is a VW T5 (yellow or white)
- the recovery truck has working flashing roof-lights
- item # 510703
- packed in window box​

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Emergency - Volvo V70 'Politie' set with bike NL

- set decorated for the Dutch market
- white Volvo V70 with blue and red stripes and # 34
- with large blue beacon at the end of the roof
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- set contains an over-scaled police bike with a driver
- set contains a speed camera and 8 traffic signs
- item # 510728
- packed in window box

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Emergency - Volvo V70 'Politie' NL

- white Volvo V70 with blue and red stripes and # 34
- with large blue beacon at the end of the roof
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- set contains a speed camera and 2 traffic signs
- item # 510629
- packed in window box

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Copyright & source : kidsglobe.eu
Comment : the content of the website changes depending on which flag you have selected !

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Emergency - Volvo V70 'Politie' NL

- white Volvo V70 with blue and red stripes and # 34
- with large blue beacon at the end of the roof
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- set contains an over-scaled police bike with a driver
- set contains a speed camera and 8 traffic signs
- item # 510728
- packed in window box​

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Emergency - Volvo V70 'Polizei' D

- silver metallic Volvo V70
- with large blue stripe on the sides and blue hood
- 'Polizei' marked on the side doors and hood
- with large blue beacon at the end of the roof
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- set contains a speed camera and 2 traffic signs
- item # 510630
- packed in window box​

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Holiday Fun - Volvo V70 & motorboat on trailer

- Volvo V70 in red, dark blue or silver metallic
- with black interior
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- with white motorboat on a grey trailer
- item # 521629
- packed in window box​

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Holiday Fun - Volvo V70 & caravan

- Volvo V70 in red, dark blue or silver metallic
- with black interior
- Volvo with opening front side doors
- caravan is white with trim in different colors
- item # 521630
- packed in window box​

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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo models by Rastar

The German wholesaler Jamara is distributing the R/C products from the Chinese company Rastar for several months now. They offer every R/C model by Rastar also under their own name. The only thing who changes is the item number and apparently also the packaging. I was however not able to get any photos from Jamara. This means that I can only show you a product overvi [...]
The German wholesaler Jamara is distributing the R/C products from the Chinese company Rastar for several months now. They offer every R/C model by Rastar also under their own name. The only thing who changes is the item number and apparently also the packaging. I was however not able to get any photos from Jamara. This means that I can only show you a product overview with the respective item numbers. Jamara was unfortunately not really interested in helping with any kind of information.


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Volvo XC60 tableracer
Volvo XC60 tableracer
Volvo XC60 tableracer

Volvo XC60 R/C
Volvo XC60 R/C
Volvo XC60 R/C

Volvo C30 Ride-On
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black
terra bronze
silver

black
terra bronze
silver

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15.80 &euro;
15.80 &euro;
15.80 &euro;

36.00 &euro;
36.00 &euro;
36.00 &euro;

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# 403835
# 403836
# 403837

# 403985
# 403986
# 403987

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( Rastar # 33300 )
( Rastar # 33300 )
( Rastar # 33300 )

( Rastar # 31600 )
( Rastar # 31600 )
( Rastar # 31600 )

( Rastar # 81100 )​

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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Me gustaría hacerme con ese PV444 y con varios de la Volvo Collection pero parece casi imposible encontrarlos, esos PV60, pv52 me encantan.

 

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Yo estoy comprando las miniaturas de "Volvo Collection" a través de un conocido, que se ha suscrito en Suecia, y es un poco caótico.
El orden de las entregas no coincide con el publicado en minivolvo para Suecia y, en algún caso, tampoco coincide el modelo reflejado en la factura con el que realmente viene en el paquete.

No tengo ninguna miniatura en mi poder, por lo que no he visto ningún modelo en vivo.

Os iré contando.

Saludos!

 

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Volvo PV455 Duett by Nordic Collection / Troféu

The latest release in the Nordic Collection by Skandinavisk Modeltrafik is Volvo PV445 Duett Panel Van decorated as service car of the Swedish electrical power company NEA ( N&auml;rkes Elektriska AB ). This scale model has been released several weeks ago but it was only now that I was able to get some photos.This car has been preserved an still exists today. [...]

The latest release in the Nordic Collection by Skandinavisk Modeltrafik is Volvo PV445 Duett Panel Van decorated as service car of the Swedish electrical power company NEA ( N&auml;rkes Elektriska AB ). This scale model has been released several weeks ago but it was only now that I was able to get some photos.

This car has been preserved an still exists today.

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SMNC019 Volvo PV445 Duett panel van 'NEA'

( NEA = N&auml;rkes Elektriska AB )
model-year 1956
white with black interior
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Nordic Collection overview​

Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Future models by Editions Atlas

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- with rear-view mirrors
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The two following models have already been presented on Thursday, July 19, 2012.
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Thanks again to Vegar for telling me about these news.
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Future releases by Neo Scale Models

Neo Scale Models is the specialist when it comes to announcing new models.Here are once again some new to come 1:43 Volvo scale models. It is however doubtful that the given dates will be respected. [...]

Neo Scale Models is the specialist when it comes to announcing new models.
Here are once again some new to come 1:43 Volvo scale models.
It is however doubtful that the given dates will be respected.

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1961
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Volvo P1900 Sport
Volvo P1900 Sport
Volvo P1800 'Jensen'
Volvo 242
Volvo 242 Turbo Gr. A
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yellow
red
white
Nordica #1 Zolder
Stureson #21 DTM​

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NEO 44385
NEO 44386
NEO 44381
NEO 43822
NEO 45560
NEO 45561

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TBA 2012
NEW 2012
TBA 2012
TBA 2012
SUM 2012
SUM 2012
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A big thank you to Alkis from Greece for telling me about these news.
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Volvo 854 ATCC by Biante

The Australian based company Biante had already announced last November the 1996 Volvo 854 running in the ATCC.The red Volvo with the number 5 represents the car which was driven by PETER BROCK in 1996 for the VOLVO DEALER TEAM in the ATCC. ( see below for the history of this car )The 1:18 scale model is scheduled for Mai 2012 but can already be preordered for $195.00 AUD ( &plusmn; 166 &eu [...]

The Australian based company Biante had already announced last November the 1996 Volvo 854 running in the ATCC.

The red Volvo with the number 5 represents the car which was driven by PETER BROCK in 1996 for the VOLVO DEALER TEAM in the ATCC. ( see below for the history of this car )

The 1:18 scale model is scheduled for Mai 2012 but can already be preordered for $195.00 AUD ( &plusmn; 166 &euro; ).
The item number is A89694.
The model will be produced by Autoart for Biante.
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# 05 - VOLVO DEALER TEAM - DRIVER: PETER BROCK - 1996 AUSTRALIAN SUPER TOURING CHAMPIONSHIP

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[TD="class: wsite-multicol-col"] Peter Brock driving something other than a Holden during the course of his illustrious career was not as much of an eyebrow raiser as some may think.

He drove BMWs and even Ford Sierras in between stints aboard a General Motors product, but it was his decision to drive a Volvo 850 Super Tourer in the 1996 two-litre series that got plenty of attention &ndash; particularly from his superiors given he was a Holden Racing Team V8 pilot at the time!

The nine-time Bathurst winner combined his programs for the year, though it caused some serious distress and politicking. But racing was what fuelled the &lsquo;King of the Mountain' and for the '96 season he was armed with an ex-British Touring Car Championship Volvo 850 sedan run by George Shepheard, who had masterminded the Repco Round Australia Commodore 1-2-3 that Brock led home in 1979.

The Tom Walkinshaw Racing-built, five-cylinder howler was up against the works Diet-Coke BMWs of Paul Morris and Geoff Brabham as well as the four-wheel drive Audi A4s of Brad Jones and Greg Murphy and a handful of strong privateer entrants. After debuting in the non-championship events at Albert Park and at the Gold Coast Indy, Brock and the distinctive red #05 850 made their championship debut at Amaroo Park and, despite a new aero kit that arrived from Europe that week, the Volvo was down on pace and finished sixth in Race 1 and retired from Race 2 with a failed front wheel bearing.

Round 2 took the teams to Lakeside in Queensland and luck was not on Brock's side. Oil left on the road from Jones' blown Audi sent him straight off the road, and copping a hit from Geoff Full's Peugeot that arrived behind him. Repaired for Race 2, Brock was able to salvage sixth place but sat a distant ninth in the points. Round 3 was back at Amaroo Park in Sydney and things started to improve, with a fourth place in Race 1 behind Jones, Morris and Brabham, but another retirement in the second race with suspected CV joint failure. Last time here I kept going and it literally cost thousands of pounds for a new part so this time I wasn't going to take any chances, Brock told Motorsport News magazine post-race. The halfway


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The title chase resumed for Round 7 at Lakeside and a switch from Dunlop to Michelin tyres allowed Brock to get even closer to the dominant BMWs and Audis. Fifth in Race 1 was a nice entr&eacute;e to Race 2, where Brock survived a start line accident and subsequent restart to lock onto the back of Morris and fall short of his first Super Touring win by less than a second. The change in rubber had re-vitalised Brock and the Volvo and given it a real sniff of further strong results come the final round on the short track at Oran Park under lights. While Jones and Audi were claiming their first title, Brock picked up third and seventh to round out the 1996 season, which placed the Volvo driver sixth in the championship behind Jones, Morris, Murphy, Brabham and top privateer Steve Richards. Brock would focus on his HRT V8 program in 1997 and Jim Richards would take the wheel of the Volvo 850 for the new season. But there was no doubt that a single season of Brock racing with the Swedish manufacturer had given it &lsquo;street cred' it could have only ever previously dreamed of.
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Volvo P1800 by Matchbox

The Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club has issued a club car for 2012. They choose the Volvo P1800 as base for their code 3 model. The Volvo P1800 is available in four different colours and all feature the logo of the Matchbox Northwest club on the roof, the Saint logo on the hood and Matchbox Northwest is written on the side doors with the exception of the yellow racer model. The logos have all been printed by the US company [...]
The Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club has issued a club car for 2012. They choose the Volvo P1800 as base for their code 3 model. The Volvo P1800 is available in four different colours and all feature the logo of the Matchbox Northwest club on the roof, the Saint logo on the hood and Matchbox Northwest is written on the side doors with the exception of the yellow racer model. The logos have all been printed by the US company Color Comp.

A total of only 30 models have been produced : 10 in white, 8 in red, 8 in blue and 4 yellow ones.

The first picture shows the layout preview. It seems that the black car was not approved and hasn't been produced.

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The Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club is based in Seattle, Washington ( USA ).
Their contact person is Tom Larson.
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo 244 Politi by Minichamps

Minichamps has announced yet another model that will be available this month. It is a Volvo 244 decorated for the Norwegian Police.My knowledge is very basic when it comes to Police cars. That's why I can't tell you much more about this scale model. [...]

Minichamps has announced yet another model that will be available this month.
It is a Volvo 244 decorated for the Norwegian Police.
My knowledge is very basic when it comes to Police cars. That's why I can't tell you much more about this scale model.
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Volvo 244 Politi Norway

- model-year 1986
- white with black interior
- limited to .... models
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo XC90 by Dickie Toys

Dickie Toys has released a new color for the 1:18 Volvo XC90 which comes in combination with the horse trailer. You can can g [...]
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You can can get the set now with a yellow Volvo XC90.

The set is available in the KidsMate product line under
item # 203314858.

The set features still the same details as the previous releases :
- plastic car and trailer
- opening front side doors
- opening hood and tailgate
- car with friction drive
- removable trailer roof
- comes with a horse and a horsemen

This Volvo XC90 has been offered in the following colors : burgundy red, white, copper metallic, champagne metallic, pink and finally yellow.

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[TD="class: wsite-multicol-col"] A previous release in the same product line was this set featuring a Volvo XC90 and a camping trailer. This set has first been offered a few years ago but is still available today under item # 203314874. The set features also :
- plastic car and camping trailer
- opening front side doors
- opening hood and tailgate
- car with friction drive
- removable trailer roof
- camping trailer with complete interior

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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu

 

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Volvo C70 by Bburago

Bburago has released a new 1:24 Volvo C70. The model is now available in the 'Collezione BIJOUX' product line. The model has not been improved. It is now being marketed un [...]
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[TD="class: wsite-multicol-col"] Bburago has released a new 1:24 Volvo C70. The model is now available in the 'Collezione BIJOUX' product line. The model has not been improved. It is now being marketed under a different name and in some new colors. It has previously been offered as 'STAR Collezione' model ( see photos below ).

The available models with an open top are :

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gold metallic
blue metallic
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red
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Fuente: http://www.minivolvo.lu