Burago Rolls-Royce Camargue.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I posted a picture on another thread of the most recent model addition to my collection, courtesy of "SMS88". It is an example of the Burago Rolls-Royce Camargue in deep Red with Grey interior.

Burago introduced this large model during early 1977, in a scale that drifted between 1/18th to 1/22nd, depending on wheather you was looking at the catalogue description or the model itself which is inscribed with SCALA 1/22 on the base.

The model is based on a big Two door coupe with design by 'Pinifarina' in Italy. It was built on a Corniche platform and used current running gear from the Rolls-Royce range at that time. It was named after a region in France...Camargue and one particular distinguishing feature of this car, the Rolls-Royce griile was deliberately canted forward by Four degrees.

The first issues came mounted on a plastic 'Desk Tidy' which made the outer box very big, but was strong as it was made from 'Corrugated' card.

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Over the Years this model was in production, it received a few casting modifications, the mascot was changed so Three different types are known and the baseplate inscriptions were changed giving rise to at least Five baseplates.

In 1979, #3003 catalogue number was added to the Camargue, to signify a slightly tweaked version which really only meant the model was now mounted on a Wooden plynth.

Here is the deep Red example I have just aquired and apart from the 'Silver Lady' mascot losing Her 'Wings', it is in amazing condition and even if I already have this colour in my collection (unable to check this, they are not with me), I am happy to have another one and keep this example with me.

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GHOSTHUNTER.

[Fox]

Nice model Kevin ! I remember having the desk plinth version and grey carded illustraded box. I customized mine. I bought one some years ago. But didn't find the pleasure I had when young.

[Idris]

I’ve just noticed the little motto at the end of Fox's posts – very clever indeed! (I have a t-shirt which reads “I don’t think, therefore I’m not”.)

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Thank you Fox. I still have the first one I brought brand new with the 'Desk Tidy' and I hope it is still mint in box, it is in deep storage back at my home address and not easy to get it out to check.

I had some Matchbox models (#39e Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II), ruined because they were in storage for far too long without me checking them and when I got them out into the open for a picture session, almost all the 'Chrome' effect finish had gone from the front bumper and Grille. Where they were stored the air became stale and a certain amount of dampness crept in causing the card backing to also suffer some 'Fogging', be warned collectors, get your models out into the open to let the air circulate around them.

GHOSTHUNTER.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I’ve just noticed the little motto at the end of Fox's posts – very clever indeed! (I have a t-shirt which reads “I don’t think, therefore I’m not”.)

...and that could almost work for you Hugh...I think Corgi so therefore I'm Welsh.

Ghosty.

[motorman]

Kevin, how well does this model replicate the real vehicle. Only asking because to me the pitch of the A pillar looks a bit steep. May be just my eyes.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

To be honest with you Alex, I have never checked the accuracy of the model against the real car, I have never had any need to, simply because it is a model for the collection and I have never had any intention of adding some of my super detailed features to it.

Models bigger than 1/43rd scale just go into the collection, not worked on or re-built. I have always assumed it is accurate because of the market sector (collectible models), and the fact it was the first model of a so-called 'Diamonds' range, so they probably did their homework, but thanks for mentioning it, I might check it one Day!

GHOSTHUNTER.

[motorman]

To be honest with you Alex, I have never checked the accuracy of the model against the real car, I have never had any need to, simply because it is a model for the collection and I have never had any intention of adding some of my super detailed features to it.

Models bigger than 1/43rd scale just go into the collection, not worked on or re-built. I have always assumed it is accurate because of the market sector (collectible models), and the fact it was the first model of a so-called 'Diamonds' range, so they probably did their homework, but thanks for mentioning it, I might check it one Day!

GHOSTHUNTER.

Yes it is still a fine looking model.

[matchboxmarcel]

I have the 1st version from childhood but not here at my place.
The real Camargue is a very rare car.
I remember seeing the 1st ever on the streets in The Hague.
I only saw 3 in my live, allthough I have been to several (big) Rolls Royce meetings.

marcel

[SMS88]

Glad to see it has arrived safely, it had been relisted at least twice due to no bidders so deserves a good home!