Volvo 245GL Wagon Dealer Model by Stahlberg

From pressing a chronograph pusher to watching the smooth sweep of a seconds hand, there’s something to be said about watching a mechanical object put into motion.

A model car evokes a very similar feeling. It beckons you to glide it across a table, to open its doors to get a closer look at its detailed interior and to pop the hood revealing a carbon copy engine. There’s an element of playfulness between the two — a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously. Whether it’s watches, model cars or anything vintage, it’s the tactile experience that keeps us in the moment, and it’s what we love about all analog things.

Dealer promo cars aren't toys per se, but rather collectable miniatures licensed to model kit companies or toy makers by automotive brands which were sold, or gifted, through their dealership network to clients past or prospective. These miniature vehicles would serve to encourage continued enthusiasm about their products long after a visit to the dealership or a test drive. 

This dealer promo model from the circa 1970s is made in likeness to the Volvo 245, a member of the 200-series midsize cars produced in nearly three-million examples between 1974 and 1993. The 245GL in particular was a five-door station wagon produced in "Grand Luxe" trim with premium features such as electric windows and upgraded upholstery. Produced by Stahlberg — a Finnish manufacturer primarily known for their Saab, Mercedes and Volvo models — it comes in stunning mustard yellow livery with exacting levels of detail present throughout.

Measuring approximately 9 3/8"x 3 3/8" x 2 1/4", this miniature Volvo 245GL makes for an excellent decorative object to sit on a shelf or bookcase within an office — or better yet, within a garage. And for Volvo aficionados more specifically, there could scarcely be a better accessory or gift. 

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