Schuco 04375 Opel Astra Caravan “AvD” Automobileclub von Deutschland..
Die Cast (metal), 1/43 scale, about 3.75” long.
LIMITED EDITION- 2,000 PCS, SOLD OUT.
Model is new stock, received from the manufacturer. FEW LEFT.
RARE. Retails for over $30.00.
The new owner, of a US branch of a company group that Schuco is a part of, DOESN'T CARE SCHUCO MODELS ANY LONGER. Currently there no exporters of Schuco models to US. It could change in a future, but who knows when. Buy while supply last.
ABOUT THE CAR
Opel is an old German Company, for many years is controlled by GM Company. Caravan stands for station wagon. “AvD” Automobileclub von Deutschland - Auto Club of Germany. The organization similar to AAA in US, but probably providing more actual services.
ABOUT THE MODEL
Accurate, highly detailed model came with its own display case. Model has an imprint (no decals) of “AvD”.
This is a difficult to find model that could be a great addition to a police vehicles, or any modern car collection.
ABOUT THE MODEL MAKER
Schuco is very old, famous, German Company that has an established name among collectors all over the world. They were a leader in die cast car models back in ‘70s. Recently they reestablished line of die cast models, and as you are about to see, they are doing a great job. Two lines of models in 1/43 scale are available. Economy -Schuco Jr line - is inexpensive, but decent quality models; and Gorgeous - Edition 1:43 in 5 Collections: Classics, Contemporary, Motorsport, Historic Delivery Trucks and Tractors, comprises an enormous variety of highly detailed models reflecting important periods of German automobile production.
Schuco models are great addition to any serious collections. Models are accurate, with an attention to small details, rubber tires on authentic rims, in variety of colors (each color issue has the individual catalog number). Came in acrylic display case with black base that has a car name and model printed on It.
This is a match to Minichamps quality with a great name stands behind It.
There are not many dealers that care Schuco models. I still have almost all models from Jr line and from all 5 Collections of Edition 1/43 (Collector Edition).
I am going to list more items daily.
