The Corgi Model Club issued their version of the 258 Volvo P1800 in 2021 and, in an attempt to match the original as closely as possible, they made the background to the Saint motif a pale cream colour. That's a bit like it appears on our 1965 models as the transfer did not remain clear for very long.
It appears that the people who own the Saint franchise were not particularly happy about the latest use of their emblem, however, and seem to have insisted that the Club have another go as well as noting their interest with some additional text on the base and box.
So, in a few weeks, we will be seeing a second re-issue of the 258 model, now with a very clear emblem on the bonnet and a different base and box. Production of the first re-issue has ceased and the Club are selling their remaining stocks. They say that they will retain a 'finite' amount for future membership orders. By that I think they mean people who have signed up recently will get the old one but those who sign up after the new issue becomes available will get the later one.
Whilst this will not be as scarce as the 'matt finish' James Bond Aston Martin, it would appear that production ceased at 15000 and this will be harder to find in future years and could become somewhat more valuable than most other issues. They can still be purchased direct from the Club but perhaps for not much longer.
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