Poliguri – Mercedes 200 Police Car


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 "115" on the sides of the Mercedes 200 painted in dark blue, Poliguri created the reference 711, the police car. However, and especially because of the absence of the roof lights, I don't think the kids of that time were very convinced. On top of that, I don't remember ever seeing the Mercedes-Benz 200 in service with the Polícia de Segurança Pública (Public Security Police). If only the model chosen had been the Fiat 131 Mirafiori 1600 Special... This police car, the Mercedes 200, is in my collection under the themes "German Vehicles" and "Police Vehicles". ●

Modelo à escala de um carro de polícia, o Mercedes 200, feito pela Poliguri. Este exemplar é a referência 711, incluída na série "Guri Car". É feito em Portugal, possivelmente entre o final dos anos oitenta e meados dos anos noventa. Carroçaria em metal pintada em azul-escuro, "POLICIA", "EMERGENCIA" e "115" impressos nas laterais. Aqui, vemos um exemplar que "escapou" da linha de montagem com a tampografia apenas do lado direito. Base em metal pintada em preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente com detalhes como os limpa pára-brisas e o espelho retrovisor moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico branco. Rodas em plástico (R5) com detalhes "cromados". Sem suspensão. A escala nominal é 1:62 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 76 mm. Cerca de 39 g. Este modelo representa um carro de polícia, possivelmente baseado no Mercedes-Benz 200 Limousine (sedan) de 1984.

Ao imprimir as expressões "POLICIA", "EMERGENCIA" e "115" nas laterais do Mercedes 200 pintado em azul-escuro, a Poliguri criou a referência 711, o carro de polícia. Todavia, e sobretudo pela ausência das luzes no tejadilho, não creio que os miúdos de então tivessem ficado muito convencidos. Ainda por cima, não me lembro de alguma vez ter visto o Mercedes-Benz 200 ao serviço da Polícia de Segurança Pública. Se ao menos o modelo escolhido tivesse sido o Fiat 131 Mirafiori 1600 Special... Este carro de polícia, o Mercedes 200, encontra-se na minha colecção sob os temas "Veículos Americanos" e "Veículos de Polícia". ●


Poliguri "Guri Car" series

The "Guri Car" series comprises at least 14 references, including the Unimog, several versions of the Mercedes-Benz TN, the Mercedes-Benz 200, the Fiat Uno and the Peugeot 405 Prototype. Check out other Poliguri references here. ● A série "Guri Car" compreende pelo menos 14 referências, incluindo o Unimog, diversas versões da Mercedes-Benz TN, o Mercedes-Benz 200, o Fiat Uno e o Peugeot 405 Prototype. Confira aqui outras referências da Poliguri.



Versions and color variants

I know only one version. I have seen reference 711 with white interiors only and fitted with R5 or R8 wheels. Check the Poliguri wheels, here. At least two different bases, with or without suspension, the latter featuring two small circular openings (ø ± 3,8 mm) above the axles. Necessary corrections or additions to the above are welcome. ● 

Conheço apenas uma versão. Tenho visto a referência 711 apenas com interiores brancos e com rodas R5 ou R8. Confira as rodas Poliguri, aqui. Pelo menos duas bases diferentes, com ou sem suspensão, esta última com duas pequenas aberturas circulares (ø ± 3,8 mm) sobre os eixos. Devidas correcções ou adições ao acima descrito são bem-vindas. ● 


 
711 Dark blue body, white interior. R5 wheels, no suspension. Here, we see an example that "escaped" from the assembly line with "POLICIA", "EMERGENCIA” and "115" pad printing (or tampo) only on the right side.


Below, an image originally published on the website "MY POLIGURI COLLECTION". ● Abaixo, uma imagem originalmente publicada no website "MY POLIGURI COLLECTION". 



● References


1 mm → 0.039 in
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)

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