#603 Mira - Renault Four (Ref. 130), Renault Eighteen Gts (Ref. 178) As Well As Renault Fourteen Gts (Ref. 181) (Around 1980)

Here a novel entry amongst to a greater extent than MIRA models, they are real detailed miniatures inward a scale slightly bigger than the classic 1:64, perchance 1:55 (like Siku). Many models are built amongst metallic die-cast bases, as well as this is the weakest dot inward these models. Instead of making the models sturdier, the metallic plate on the base of operations is real frail as well as the axles tend to interruption when the machine falls downwardly or is stepped on.

From the 4 models pressented inward this entry, at that spot are 2 unlike types. These showtime 2 cars convey a variety of Wheel that reminds of the 1:64 serial past times Schuco. The axles are casted into the base, the wheels are made of dark plastic as well as finally topped amongst a silvery hubcap. The minute model, acquaint on both Reanult 4's is much simpler amongst 1 slice only. The axles are in 1 trial again casted into the base.

It is hard to appointment these cars, since the catalogues past times Mira are real scarce as well as they attain non dot whatever year. My persuasion is that the to a greater extent than complex bike type represents a middle (golden) age, which was preceded as well as besides followed past times other periods inward which the simpler type of bike was used. In this case, the Renautl 4 appear to live older (note besides the lower reference number).

Unfortunately, Mira was alone a large seller inward Spain, as well as existence Kingdom of Spain a relatively pocket-size marketplace seat (with enough of competitors) it was e'er risky to create novel casts. This led Mira to create the same model inward several versions each, past times exactly applying around stickers, changing colours or inserting around plastic details (like sirens).

FACTS AND FIGURES:

Name: RENAULT 4 (Ref. 130), RENAULT xviii GTS (Ref. 178) as well as RENAULT xiv GTS (Ref. 181)
Scale: Approx. 1:64
Year: Around 1980
Company: Mira (Spain)
Size: approx. 8 cm