matchbox/model 300 series

Post by **brad360** » 21 Aug 2005 11:14 am

Did Matchbox or anyone else ever make a model Volvo 340 or 360?

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BTW, neat minor features on the 360:

interior light stays on a while after you close the door

radio does not cut out when starting the engine (does this feature remain if another radio is fitted? is it the radio itself or the circuitry?)

doors unlock automatically when opened from inside (I rarely drive with locked doors, but noticed this after I climbed in through the passenger door in a tight car park)

Post by **RandomHero** » 21 Aug 2005 11:34 am

That is all supposed to be like that. The doors unlocking automaticly is a safety feature. I don't know about the radio.

The finnish company of Stahlberg made models of the 300 series. They are scale 1:20 i guess. I got a 360 glt model.

Here's an example:

Post by **bodejodel** » 21 Aug 2005 01:12 pm

GLT?
No color coded bumpers, no GLT rims, no spoiler...?

Post by **SteveP** » 21 Aug 2005 01:24 pm

bodejodel wrote:GLT?
No color coded bumpers, no GLT rims, no spoiler...?

Sounds just like a Netherlands spec GLT

Post by **V6 Man** » 21 Aug 2005 01:25 pm

It's a 360GLEi, not a GLT (there was a model of a GLT but in hatchback form only).

It wouldn't have coloured bumpers as the models are all Mk2's.

Post by **RandomHero** » 21 Aug 2005 01:29 pm

Indeed it's a mk2 without color coded bumpers. The pic was an example. My glt model is a hatchback. But i couldn't find a pic on the net.

Post by **SteveP** » 21 Aug 2005 01:29 pm

I think RandomHero was just using the 360 model pic as an example and personally has a 360GLT model made by Stahlberg.

I have a burgandy 360GLE saloon Stahlberg Model like that

Post by **RandomHero** » 21 Aug 2005 01:29 pm

Oh i can find one......

Post by **jtbo** » 21 Aug 2005 02:11 pm

It seems to be easier to find LSD for 360 than these models

Need to keep looking that GLT model, it will come up eventually

Post by **RandomHero** » 21 Aug 2005 02:38 pm

They are regular available on a dutch advert site. Also mk1 models.

BTW, what do you mean with LSD?

Post by **bodejodel** » 21 Aug 2005 02:48 pm

Limited Slip Differential, (NL =Gelimiteerd sperdifferentieel)

Post by **Fuse** » 21 Aug 2005 03:50 pm

I have one. I painted it in GL's colors.

It was a GLT but as I had destroyed parts of it (spoiler, windows..) when I was a kid I took the door mouldings out and made it a GL version.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Aug 2005 05:27 pm

My parents were speaking to a model car specialist the other week. My Dad bought one of the new Revell 2 door Amazons. Very well detailed, 1:18 scale. Anyway, they asked about 300 models, and as far as the chap knew the only ones were the plastic models the dealers had made by Stahlberg, and one other very limited edition run of a 300 in a metal model, but they are practically impossible to find apparently! I also remember that ChrisC has a 300 model made by Hot Wheels. Personally I don't think it was a very true likeness, i.e. standard Hot Wheels style wheels etc. But still very rare I'm sure and something different.
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... tchbox.htm
As Steve said in that thread, possibly in the future if enough interest is shown, a decent model will be produced.
Pete

Post by **5lab** » 21 Aug 2005 08:16 pm

RandomHero wrote:Oh i can find one......

that needs some centre caps

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Aug 2005 08:19 pm

5lab wrote:that needs some centre caps

...........and some mirrors! Trust you with the centre caps though mate!
Pete