FSO Polonez Caro Plus
FSO Polonez was made between 1978 and 2002 in Poland (and also in Egypt between 1983 and 1992). Designed by Centro Stile Fiat and Polish engineers and designers, the Polonez was based on the Polski Fiat 125p, using most of…
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FSO Warszawa 224
A Polish car, manufactured by FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych) between November 1951 and March 1973. It was the first mass production car, made in Poland after the Second World War. It was built under license of the Soviet GAZ – M20…
Renault Clio
The third generation Clio was presented at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the sales in Europe began in October the same year. It is based on the Nissan B platform, also used in Nissan Micra, Renault Modus and Nissan…
Ford Mondeo Turnier
Intended as a world car, the Mondeo Mk1 was launched in 1993, replacing the Sierra. It`s won the Car of The Year 1994 award. Mondeo had 3 body styles: a saloon, 5 door hatchback and an estate. A four wheel drive…
Peugeot 309
Peugeot 309 was made betwenn 1985 and 1993. The 309 was originally intended to be badged as a Talbot Arizona, but in 1985 Peuegot decided to discontinue the brand, and market the Talbot Arizona as Peugeot 309 instead, hence the…
Toyota RAV-4
Toyota RAV-4 Minichamps 400166570 The 3rd generation of Toyota RAV-4 was introduced in 2005, the sales however, did not start until 2006. The RAV-4 is offered in short and long-wheelbase versions. In Europe however, only the short-wheelbase versions are available.…
Skoda Fabia Combi
Skoda Fabia was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1999 and the production of this model began in October the same year. Bodystyles include 5 door hatchback, saloon, and an estate. In 2004 Fabia received a facelift and in…
Lancia Lybra
I bought this model in a toy shop, on a school trip to France. Lancia Lybra is a compact executive car, produced between 1999 and 2005, (last models were sold in 2006). It is available as a saloon and an…
Opel Corsa A
The Opel Corsa A (in the UK known as Vauxhall Nova) was first launched in September 1982. It was available as a 3 door hatchback and a 2 door saloon. 5 door hatchback and 4 door saloon arrived in 1984…
MG ZT
First diecast model in my collection bought by me in 2008. Its in “Goodwood Green”. The real car was made between 2001 and 2005 and was based on the Rover 75. The bodyshell was almost identical to the Rover, but with more…