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Scale model of an automobile, the Porsche 356 Speedster , made by Tomica . This example is reference F9, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in 1983. Metal body painted in red (Signal Red?). Cover of the top in black plastic simulating canvas. Black plastic base. Characteristic "speedster" windshield represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. The nominal scale is 1:59 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in. About 0.9 oz. This model represents a mildly customized 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster, hopefully still equipped with the 1582 cm³, 4-cylinder " boxer " engine, in either the 44 kW (60 hp) "1600" version or (even better) the 55 kW (75 hp) "1600 S" version, respectively capable of 160 or 175 km/h.   Distinct from the Cabriolet for its spartan nature, with racing-style seats, removab...

Scale model of an automobile, the Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron   ¹ , made by Siku . This example is reference 1305, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2016. Metal body painted in black and metallic dark red. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in beige plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires. No suspension. Opening doors. License plate "SIKU 180". The nominal scale is 1:55 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents the 2005 Bugatti EB 16•4 Veyron coupé , equipped with a 7993 cm³, 736 kW (1001 hp) 16-cylinder engine in double-V configuration. It can reach a top speed of around 253 mph.  Here, Siku demonstrates that good proportions and details can coexist in a robust model, primarily aimed at children. The ground clearance, less than 3.5 in in the prototype, is too much – fear of speed bumps? – but still the "character" of the Veyron...

Scale model of an automobile, the Bugatti Coupe De Ville , made by Tomica . This example is reference F46, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in 1978. Metal body painted in blue, including the fenders and running boards. Cream decorative motifs simulated by two paper stickers, one on each side. Rear-mounted spare tire. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in beige plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:80 and the overall length is approximately 3 in, including the spare tire projection. About 1 oz. This model represents the Bugatti Type 41 Royale chassis 41111. Sold in 1932 with an elegant body designed by Jean Bugatti, it is then known as the " Roadster Esders ". Later, possibly in 1939, it receives this second body, designed by Henri Binder from Paris. It is in this form known as "Coupé de Ville Binder...

Scale model of an automobile, the Peugeot 404 , made by Norev . This example is included in the "Norev Rétro" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2009. Metal body painted in cream. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in dark red plastic. Detailed plastic rims with metallic gray finish, rubber tires. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:58 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.2 oz. This model possibly represents a 1961 Peugeot 404 Confort berline , equipped with a 1618 cm³, 71 bhp 4-cylinder (I4) engine. It could reach a top speed of around 87 mph. This car has created great affective roots among us in Portugal. In the city, especially for its taxicab version. And in the countryside, for its laborious and indestructible version "camionnette ridelles", or "pickup truck" if we prefer, almost always painted in discreet shades of gray. This automobile, th...

Scale model of an automobile, the Packard Coupe Roadster , made by Tomica . This example is reference F52, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in 1978. Metal body painted in red, including fenders and running boards. Dual side-mounted spare tires. Black plastic roof simulating canvas. Metal base, unpainted. Windshield without "glazing". Interior details in cream plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. Opening rumble seat lid. License plate "TF53". The nominal scale is 1:72 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model possibly represents a 1937 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster, equipped with a 7756 cm³, 175 bhp 12-cylinder (V12) engine. This automobile, the Packard Coupe Roadster , is in my collection under the theme "American Vehicles". ● Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Packard Coupe Roadster , feito pela Tomica . Este exemplar é a...

Scale model of an automobile, the Citroën Traction 15-Six , made by Norev . This example is reference AMC018914, included in the "Citroën Rétro" series. It is made in China, possibly in the late 2000s. Metal body painted in black, plastic front fenders. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed plastic rims painted in yellow, rubber tires. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:58 and the overall length is approximately 3.3 in. About 1.1 oz. This model represents a 1938 Citroën Traction Avant 15-Six Familiale, a front-wheel drive automobile equipped with a 2867 cm³, 77 bhp 6-cylinder inline engine. It could reach around 81mph. This automobile, the Citroën Traction 15-Six, is in my collection under the theme "French Vehicles". ● Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Citroën Traction 15-Six , feito pela Norev . Este exemplar é a referência AMC018914, incluída na séri...

Scale model of a police car, the Mercedes 200 , made by Poliguri. This example is reference 711, included in the "Guri Car" series. It is made in Portugal, possibly between the late 1980s and the mid-1990s. Metal body painted in dark blue, "POLICIA", "EMERGENCIA” and "115" printed on the sides. Here, we see an example that "escaped" from the assembly line with pad printing (or tampo) only on the right side. Metal base painted in black. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details such as the windshield wipers and the rear-view mirror molded in the windshield. Interior details in white plastic. Plastic wheels ( R5 ) with "chromed" details. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:62 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model represents a police car , possibly based on the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 200 Limousine (sedan).   By printing the expressions "POLICIA", "EMERGENCIA" and ...

Scale model of an automobile, the Citroën DS 23 Pallas , made by Norev . This example is reference 310700, included in the "MULTIGAM CLASSIC" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2017. Metal body painted in metallic green. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Detailed plastic rims with "chrome" finish, rubber tires. No suspension. Although included in the "1:64 MINIJET" collection, the nominal scale is probably around 1:59. The overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.2 oz. This model represents a 1973 Citroën DS 23 Pallas berline , a front-wheel drive automobile equipped with the 91 kW (124 hp) Citroën (I4, 2347 cm³) engine. As a note of interest, the designation "Pallas", evoking the Greek goddess Athena , denotes the luxury version. This automobile, the Citroën DS 23 Pallas , is in my collection under the theme "French Vehicles...