Busch Models (3th p)
by Lorenzo Achilli
We continue the analysis of the vast production of the German company, following the extract of the catalogue sent to us by Busch itself*.
• Code 48708. “Maiolica” model (photo 1), Orange body with Sicilian style decorations, medium grey interior. Homage to the production of Italian artistic ceramics.
• Cod. 48709. “Anniversary” model (1957-2007), Ferrari red with beige interior. Limited edition. With gold rims and bumpers, laurel wreath, number 50 and dates printed on the bonnet and packaging (2).
• Cod. 48710. “Police” model; light blue with white band, black interior; antenna and flashing light (3).
• Cod. 48711. Fiat 500 “Wuppertal”. It is dedicated to the German “San Francisco”. The city skyline is reproduced on it.
• Cod. 48712. “Illusion” model, matt metallic orange, black trim, brown interior, tinted windows, silver window frames and shiny chrome bumper (4).
• Cod. 48713. Model dedicated to the Bad Liebenzell fire brigade, with ladder, speakers and lights.
• Cod. 48714. “Hochstapler” model, in the yellow (5), red (6) and light green variants. With roof rack for loading boxes and various luggage.
• Cod. 48715. Fiat 500 “Circus Renz” (7). Red with black interior. Celebrates 100 years of the Dutch circus of the Van der Vegt family (founded in 1911). With elephant on the roof. A model of the Piaggio Ape was also made for the same occasion.
• Cod. 48716-717. Fiat 500 Sport, red and white.
• Cod. 48718. Model dedicated to the Dutch Fire Brigade (Province of Utrecht). With fire extinguisher on the luggage rack.
• Cod. 48719. 500 “Leopard”. Version with bodywork reproducing the feline's spotted coat.
Part of the production concerns the 500 in the Steyr-Puch version.
• The code 48750 indicates models with a closed roof (black or dark grey/anthracite) and bodies of various colours (red, light blue, pastel green, beige, yellow, dark green, grey, black).
• Cod. 48751. Special edition Austrian gendarmerie (Riedherr company of Salzburg).
• Cod. 48752. Feldbach Fire Brigade model. Opening roof with blue light fixed by magnet (8).
• Cod. 48753. Austrian Post model, yellow with white interior, black top, emblem on the side (9).
• Cod. 48754. Model HTWT Start-Nr. 2. Closed roof, yellow with black interior. Racing car from the “Touring Car Trophy” series driven by Michael Volle (special package – 10).
• Cod. 48755. “EHL” model, limited edition of 750 pieces; with small diorama (Christmas-themed, already published on 4PR 4/2017).
• Cod. 48756. “Gendarmeria” model, in two colour versions (11-12).
• Cod. 48757 “Kurier” model, referring to the newspaper of the same name (13).
• Cod. 48758. Model dedicated to the “ÖAMTC” roadside assistance service (photo 14).
• Code 48759. Model for the “Wachdienst Österreich” security service (15).
I thank Franco Riso of RIPA SrL of Milan, official importer, my friend Franco Spreafico
of the “F1 del Modellismo” and the member Claudio Mattioli for their kind collaboration.
* the descriptions are the result of our translation of the above document, which is in German, duly supported by research and direct comparison (where possible) with the models or with photos of the same; we apologize for errors and inaccuracies (editor's note).
To learn more about the topic, visit the website www.busch-model.info
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