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When the first 12 models in the Schuco-Piccolo series were launched in 1957 nobody had any idea at that stage that these models would still enjoy immense popularity sixty years later. This is no doubt attributed to the simple, robust and thus charming design of the models, which originally owed their appearance to the new die-cast technology of the time. Schuco Piccolos still make a good impression today on account of their excellent running qualities and their heavy zinc die-casting design like the Porsche 911 "Skiurlaub".
Called „Buzzi“ in its original form, at the beginning of the 60s, by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the eldest son of Ferry Porsche, the 911 was designed in 1963 and presented to an enthusiastic public as successor to the legendary Porsche 356. As the firstmass-production Porsche, the 911 was given a completely newly developed, air-cooled, 6-cylinder, boxer engine. Continually improvedand further developed over the years, the high-quality and finely detailed Schuco metal model to a scale of 1:43 represents a 911 Scoupé of the year 1971.
In 1973, it was Germany‘s fastest mass-produced sports car - the Porsche Carrera RS 2.7. The Carrera attracted particular attention with its rear spoiler, the first to be used in mass production, which came to be known as the „ducktail“. Originally planned in an edition of only 500, by the end of 1973, a total of 1580 were built of this classic sports car weighing only 975 kg and packing 210 hp. Schuco presents the die-cast Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail.
Following the huge success of the 1.5 tonne Opel Blitz truck in the 1930s, in 1952 Opel launched a 1.75 tonne model to replace itsprewar predecessor. With its American-inspired design, the Opel Blitz was a true trendsetter in the history of German post-war trucks. Its 2.5 litre, 6-cylinder 58 hp engine helped the Blitz to reach a maximum speed of almost 100 kilometres per hour. Thanks to itssophisticated and extremely reliable design, the Blitz 1.75 T was used by the Deutsche Bundespost (German Federal Post Office),government authorities and the private sector, as well as the Porsche racing service. Almost 90,000 vehicles of this series were soldbetween 1952 and 1960.
The VW Beetle (known internally as VW Type 1) and VW Bus (known internally as VW Type 2) were the forefathers to Volkswagen’s success. Just 500 copies were made of this limited edition Schuco collector’s set, which shows these two iconic vehicles in a premiumtransparent collector’s case. Both models feature a range of intricate details and are protected against dust
The Triumph TR5 was the successor model to the TR4A, and appeared in the summer of 1967. This roadster, which was designed by Michelotti, only differed from its predecessors externally by additional chrome trim on the sides and several other small details. However, beneath the long bonnet of the TR5 there was now a long-stroke inline 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2.5 litres and output of 143 BHP. From July 1967 to September 1968, just 2,947 examples of this classic old-school British roadster were manufactured. The vehicle is now rare with the optional and particularly visually appealing “Surrey Top”.
At the behest of the government, the highly gifted automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche developed the German „people‘s car“ at his design office in Stuttgart from 1934 onwards. With an air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine and streamlined body, its design was revolutionary for those times. Later famous globally as the „Beetle“, it became the most successful vehicle in automotive history with more than 22 million units produced. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this VW Beetle to a scale of 1:64. Edition 1:64 models come with a metal body and chassis. In addition to the prototypical wheel rims, the Schuco 1:64 models stand out due to the many lovingly detailed components.
At the behest of the government, the highly gifted automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche developed the German „people‘s car“ at his design office in Stuttgart from 1934 onwards. With an air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine and streamlined body, its design was revolutionary for those times. Later famous globally as the „Beetle“, it became the most successful vehicle in automotive history with more than 22 million units produced.
At the behest of the government, the highly gifted automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche developed the German „people‘s car“ at hisdesign office in Stuttgart from 1934 onwards. With an air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine and streamlined body, its design wasrevolutionary for those times. Later famous globally as the „Beetle“, it became the most successful vehicle in automotive history with more than 22 million units produced.
At the behest of the government, the highly gifted automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche developed the German „people‘s car“ at his design office in Stuttgart from 1934 onwards. With an air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine and streamlined body, its design was revolutionary for those times. Later famous globally as the „Beetle“, it became the most successful vehicle in automotive history with more than 22 million units produced. Schuco is going to produce a miniature model of this VW Beetle to a scale of 1:87. Edition 1:87 models come with a metal body and chassis. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatest attention to detail. These models are the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and die-hard model collectors.
In the course of its 65 years in production, the Volkswagen, developed in the 1830s by the Stuttgart design office, Porsche, under government contract, grew to be the most produced car in the world, overtaking the previous record holder, the „Tin Lizzy“ Ford model T. The most outstanding technical characteristics of the „Beetle“ were its streamlined shape, revolutionary for its time, its air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine, its novel platform frame and its newly developed torsion bar suspension, which, over the years, underwent a continuous development and improvement process. Documentation shows that, from 1948 to 1974, no less than 78,000 changes were made to the VW Beetle. So said the former Managing Director of the Volkswagen plant, Heinrich Nordhoff, in 1954 on the occasion of a VW Beetle meeting: „We are convinced that salvation lies not in new designs, however bold and magnificent they may, but in the thorough-going and never satisfied further development of even the smallest details to maturity and perfection, which indeed brings the really surprising success“. This is also true for the completely newly developed, 1:18 scale metal model of the 1963 VW Beetle, which is captivating with its multitude of painstaking details, making this model an enrichment for every VW beetle and model car collection.
In the early 50s of the last century, together with a Auto-Porter, this VW split window Beetle represented the almost idealcombination for summer holiday journeys to the sunny south. Both the Beetle and the little trailer have numerous affectionate detailsand represent yet another side of the times of the economic miracle. Schuco presents the die-cast VW split window Beetle withAuto-Porter in 1:43 scale. As is expected of Schuco models, a number of key features have been reproduced exactly with the greatestattention to detail.
When the first 12 models in the Schuco-Piccolo series were launched in 1957 nobody had any idea at that stage that these models would still enjoy immense popularity sixty years later. This is no doubt attributed to the simple, robust and thus charming design of the models, which originally owed their appearance to the new die-cast technology of the time. Schuco Piccolos still make a good impression today on account of their excellent running qualities and their heavy zinc die-casting design like the VW Beetle.
When the first 12 models in the Schuco-Piccolo series were launched in 1957 nobody had any idea at that stage that these models would still enjoy immense popularity sixty years later. This is no doubt attributed to the simple, robust and thus charming design of the models, which originally owed their appearance to the new die-cast technology of the time. Schuco Piccolos still make a good impression today on account of their excellent running qualities and their heavy zinc die-casting design like the VW Scirocco. The successor to the Karmann Ghia which had been produced since 1955 – the VW Scirocco introduced in 1974. Based in the platform of the VW Golf 1, the wonderfully designed sports coupé rapidly developed into the dream car of many young car enthusiasts. The Piccolo with the racy Scirocco imprint has a limited edition of 500.
The Volkswagen T1 Transporter, better known as VW Bulli, was already one of the first models of the new Schuco Edition 1:64 as VW Bus a few years ago.
After the VW Bus, the Camper and the panel van now appears the VW T1 Lowrider with "lowered" chassis in Schuco design. This model is an exclusive model for the Schuco - Online Shop and is limited to 1000 pieces.
In the 1950s, the „Midlands Centre“ VW dealership was very well known and successful in the Midlands in England. To draw the attention of English customers to the VW Beetle by way of an unusual promotional idea, a Beetle body shell was placed onto a converted VW T1 transporter van. This certainly resulted in a great deal of interest being shown in the practical small car from Germany. Schuco is going to produce in a limited edition of 500 pieces a miniature model of this legendary VW T1 with Beetle body to a scale of 1:18 in the PRO R line. This line, consisting of resin as the material, stands for exceptional and highly filigree small series models. By means of this highgrade model material, it is possible to produce very rare and exotic exemplary vehicles in perfect quality and also in low and exclusive production runs.
A really great gift idea for all toy and car enthusiasts - the Schuco Piccolo assembly boxes. Packed in a smart and nostalgic gift box, one of the solid and iconic Schuco Piccolo models can be assembled in just a few minutes with a little practice. Since each of the small assembly boxes is a limited edition, the gift can also quickly become a real collector’s item.
