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Hi,

I showed some pictures of this model bevor.
It is a model which is not listed on Nick´s list with BPW and without the grill ridge.

The experts here should be able to dicide if the model is real.
If so and if one or two more examples appear Nick could include another code in his list.

Stephan

Very interesting model Stephan. I'm not an expert but I have absolutely no reason to doubt that your model is authentic in every way. Not only do the base rivets look proper but there would be absolutely no motivation for anyone to create this mix of parts as a modified/fake model. The wear on the body, base and wheels are all consistent. It has red tail lights so it is an early black wheeled example. No big surprise that it could have been fitted with a body without that ridge behind the grill. I'll have to watch for this one!

Nice spotted Stephan, I can only confirm the variation.
Antonin

Just to remember, there are another unlisted variations on 57b, with smooth/longitudial hatched bonnet, variation on the base plate with small/large ejector rings and the painting light/dark metallic blue variation.
Antonin

Hi,

thank you for your comments.
My model does have the smooth/longitudial hatched bonnet (written by Antonin) as well and the boot crossbrace.
The window posts are 1,5mm.

Stephan

Antonin, does your example also have red tail light trim?

Yes Greg, it has a red trim.
Antonin