For the serious collector, it is worthwhile to look beyond your own country. In Spain this Renault B120 with the second type of grille (1999 model) was released as one of a series of vans by publisher Salvat. It is a chassis-cab with a Coca Cola liveried body.

The series of rally support vehicles has been expanded again with a Renault, a first type (1984) Trafic petrol. The makers have certainly not chosen a standard van. It is an L2H2 version with rear-wheel drive and a tailgate instead of two rear doors.

It may seem like a side-step, this Berliet GR231 Turbo from the French partworks series about the Berliet brand. But this Berliet, released in the late 1970s, has the same cab as the SAVIEM H-series which was shortly afterwards incorporated into the Renault G-series, the later Manager that remained available until the Premium.

Originality

A special choice from Norev is this bright orange second type Renault 16 TS (1:18). Among other things, this one can be identified by the angular rear lights. The car has German number plates that seem historically justified as brightly coloured large Renaults were in great demand there in the mid-seventies.

The series of Renault vans with a matching backgrounds in the form of a building or shop is growing steadily. The milkman's Colorale pick-up is a welcome addition to the existing Colorales. The model was already made by Ixo for the Utilitiaires Renault series as a covered desert variant.

Very original is the R4F6 with opened roof flap through which a long ladder sticks out. The car hooks up with a well-known press photo of an early first type R4 fourgonnette. On the accompanying billboard an R4 poster is being pasted up.

Milezim's selection of Renaults and Alpines is growing steadily. Seen here is a black Juvaquatre Grand Luxe 1938. A three-door, as the model was originally launched. A beautiful model with beige wheels and a moody grey interior.

In contrast to the first 4CV in the previous issue, this time it is a version from the very last model year 1961. It is also the basic Affaire version without hubcaps and chrome.

Anything but a basic model is this soft yellow Renault Ondine from 1961. The Ondine is the luxurious version of the Dauphine. This example has a beautiful red interior that contrasts nicely with the exterior.

One year on, but back to basics, that's this 1962 Renault 3. At last a manufacturer marketing  the model in the second colour, grey with a blue glow. The Alpine A110 theme is also being exploited by Milezim. This time two novelties, the yellow 1970 A110 1300 G  and the white 1969 1600 with Olympic striping and red interior.

Next year, the Renault 5 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Milezim is already kicking off with a red 5L and an orange 5TL with roll-back roof, both dating from 1972.

A110 theme

Solido also takes every opportunity to bring out new 1:18 versions of the A110. The original A110, here in civilian and rally version comes from a new mould. The rally version competed in the 1971 Portugal Rally. The doors can be opened so both the interior and exterior are well displayed.

Solido also plays a lot with colour: the A110 Pure Colour Edition in green and pink. Furthermore an orange A110 S Colour Edition with carbon roof. Then there is the extension of the rally series, this time the WRC Monza 2020 edition by Ragues and Pesenti. The Fuego Turbo (1:18) by Solido could be there at any moment.