Looking at the latest listings of forthcoming offerings from Vectis, a
preproduction 34c VW Camper caught my eye.
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Unfortunately, there's only one photograph attached to the listing, but what I see, makes me uncomfortable. First of all, the model seems to have the raised bumper for the tow guide.
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In addition, there's a lot of corrosion (zinc oxide?) evident, most especially by the doors.
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No real evidence is offered for this being a preproduction (the blurb reads "
Matchbox Regular Wheels 34c Pre-production Volkswagen Camper Top-down - has a bare metal finish, very pale pink interior, cream trial solid windows and roof light, twin rivet base (missing one opening door) - see photo") and, if it does have the raised bumper, then it is almost certainly a standard body casting.
I think there is a good chance that this is simply a standard model which has been chemically abused in some way, resulting in i) translucent windows (never seen the like before on an RW model, plus they're orange not cream), ii) severe fading of the moulded plastic interior, iii) stripping of paint, and iv) residual corrosion of the metal.
What do other Members think?
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