Model P5b Coupe (How Much!!!)

[Andy - SE London]

Just been looking on ebay and came across this model of a p5b coupe, but you need some serious money!!!!!! 5 days left.
Check out the link below.

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19066&item=6956695674&rd=1

[David]

Andy

Pathfinder models are probably the most expensive Rover model you will find - though not the most exclusive.

That mantle will be worn by the 1:43 scale model of a 3.5 coupe to be launched by The Rover P5 Club. This model is available in a selection of four colours, and is produced only for the club. It will be available in the summer, to members ONLY. Look out for information in forthcoming issues of Take Five,

[Neddy]

Looking at the pictures of the model,
1) Door windows frames / front and rear screen finishers are not correct, should at least be silver painted.
2) Wiper /scuttle panel should at least be painted silver.
3) Wheels could be better detailed.
4) Coach lines on roof and body appear to be missing (at least I can't see them!)

Not for me at this sort of money I'm affraid.

Neddy

[adrian50]

I look forward to reading about the club models, P5B coupe in particular!!

In fact, I can't wait to see one of these models - Silver Birch over Admiralty blue please!!

Cheers

[Andy - SE London]

Will have to keep a close on the mag over the coming months.

[Smallfry]

It would be OK if it was something nice...........

Like a saloon for instance

[Keith - Portsmouth]

Price and colours of the forthcoming club models are already listed in the Regalia section -
www.roverp5club.org.uk/regalia.htm
Shown as 'coming soon'.

Yes Adrian, looks like your colour request has been noted ;D

[Allan NZ P5b]

Guest-Smallfry said:

It would be OK if it was something nice...........

Like a saloon for instance

I agree why no saloon. what if you want to wear a hat. I would buy a saloon and would have thought more members had the saloon than coupes.

Regards

[adrian50]

Allan
There are P5 saloon models by Vanguard and possibly Corgi, maybe not P5B but close.
Coupe models at an affordable price are rare, Pathfinders model is available but I wont pay that price for a model.

I look forward to seeing the club models soon.
Cheers

Adie

[Allan NZ P5b]

I have seen the Vanguard but I really want a B with the correct wheels. And ideally in Admiralty blue with buckskin interior

Regards

[Neal London]

Does anyone know about a p5b coupe 1:43 scale model made by a company called Conquest - I am interested to know if they are still available as it carries my Rovers number plate.

[p5tgc]

Conquest is in effect a brand name of SMTS, and is still a going concern. The P5B Coupe model is not currently listed on their web site, www.smtsmodels.co.uk.

I bought one in silver birch over burnt grey via Ebay last year, it carries the plate KWC 8J, and is a fine model indeed. Well worth the £120.00 plus price tag!

There is a P5B coupe made by Milestone (Gems & Cobwebs), somewhat cheaper at around £70.00, but the colours are way off and the body shape is somewhat flat.

Lansdowne do a P5B saloon which is a good buy at around £40.00.

Full marks to the club for going the Coupé route, with all the Vanguard colour variants the saloon is well enough covered already. (But then I may be biased!)

[Neal London]

Thanks for the info - it is definately my number plate! - My car is Admiralty blue though.

[gingerbeer62]

Apr 19, 2005 9:24:47 GMT David said:

Andy

Pathfinder models are probably the most expensive Rover model you will find - though not the most exclusive.

That mantle will be worn by the 1:43 scale model of a 3.5 coupe to be launched by The Rover P5 Club. This model is available in a selection of four colours, and is produced only for the club. It will be available in the summer, to members ONLY. Look out for information in forthcoming issues of Take Five,

Came across this post from a few years ago.
Anyone got a picture of a Club P5 model to show me ?
I am lucky enough to have some Pathfinder models of which I am very fond.
Cheers
Colin