This is a new release collectors model in 1:43 scale by Aoshima of Japan in their VIP Car series, brand new in original packaging, Aoshima item number AV 72646.

The VIP style started in Japan in the early nineties, with specialist tuners taking high powered luxury Japanese sedans and adding their own modifications. One of the founders of the movement is Yakahiro Taketomi, who built his first VIP car in 1993 and three years later started Junction Produce, a company specialising in the development and sale of VIP style parts and kits. This Junction Produce modified Toyota Celsior has all the trademark VIP features, lowered to the max, 18" composite wheels with ultra low profile tyres, aerodynamic body kit, metallic body striping and stunning gloss black finish.

This model features accurate composite cast alloy wheels with low profile tyres and brake detail with brake discs and calipers fitted to all four wheels. The body is very nicely proportioned and depicts the original car very accurately with accurate colour scheme and all correct markings and decals. Other features include rear view mirrors, body kit and rear spoiler plus all the correct badges, vents and grilles. Underbody detail includes suspension and transmission details and exhaust system.

The interior is also very well done, with steering wheel, detailed dashboard and instrument panel with all controls and other features shown, centre console with gearshift lever, properly contoured and coloured seats, rear parcel shelf detail and full detailed door trims with all handles and armrests.

The model comes mounted on a black plastic plinth with clear plastic display box and outer cardboard window box.

Aoshima models are amongst the finest 1:43 scale models of their type available. Detail and finish are absolutely top class and second to none in this price range. This item is brand new in original unmarked packaging.

Aoshima
Aoshima is a Japanese company mainly known for its range of plastic construction kits. However they do also produce a small range of diecast scale models in 1:43 scale. They are made in China and sold almost exclusively to the Japanese market, therefore are difficult to source elsewhere. All items are well researched and produced with meticulous attention to detail a high level of finish and detailing.

These models collectors items and are not toys. They are made in diecast metal with many other materials included for detailing.