One of the most beautiful coupe of the 60's just parked on my desk few days ago, thanks to our friends from DNA Collectibles. They just managed to bring out a second series of a stunning modelcar, a Volvo P1800 Jensen, a more than just a beautiful classic, an early P1800 built by Jensen in Great Britain in 6000 units and a very rare car nowadays. This edition is in burgundy red over a beige interior,a classic succesfull combination. Some things changed since the last time when I reviewed a model from DNA Collectibles, the models are coming now in the new display box package.
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I regret somehow the old fancy box and the plexiglass base, but must understand that today, to keep the best quality for the same money must sacrifice something else. If you will be worried about the model security, you must know there is a second card box and some foam bumpers that will guarantee the maximum protection for your modelcar.
The quality is the same and the model reveals some fine and average quality details overall: perforated and chromed main grill in the front, metallic photo etched and polished decoration all around, metallic lettering on the back, separate handles for the doors and the trunk. The model is beautiful finished and carefully put together, some of the details are truly making the difference. For example the window frames, are metallic photo etched parts, the lights are true to the real and behind the front grill we can see the radiator. I particularly like the front logo, developed as a single part and the cooling grill next to the windscreen and its secondary mesh cut in the same way as the original piece. This very stylish modelcar shows wonderful chromed pieces from the gorgeous chrome strips over the sides, on the tailfins and the great original hubcaps.
I confirm once more, that the interior detailing and finishing is the best you can get on this level right now. All the interior is carpeted, the fabric made seat belts are featuring metallic buckles and one detail I particularly like is the interior lights on the rear pillars. The dashboard is detailed with a lot of single developed pieces, legible gauges and it looks very good for a sealed model. If I could change something, then I will replace the steering wheel plastic spokes with some photoetched parts for a better realism.
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The fact this is a second limited released series is a statement this is a very collectible piece, many brand enthusiasts and classic collectors are waiting for it from a while. If this review convinced you or if you loved the model from the first sight then you should quickly order yours here https://dnacollectibles.com/product/volvo-p1800-jensen-red-1-18/ This high end series is limited and individually numbered and for us is a modelcar that should not be missed.
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