Limited edition series of Ninco
SlotCarAcademy.com lists the well-known limited edition series of
Ninco. This is part two of
the story about the Catalunya models of Ninco (1999-2004).
1999 Seat Cordoba, ref. 50182
The first model of the series that was presented in the big plastic show box is the Seat Cordoba WRC. The dark blue model was well received by the rally enthusiasts because of the excellent handling of the car. The extra headlights give the car a wonderful Rally look.
2000 Toyota Corolla, ref. 50202
At the end of 1998 Ninco released already the popular Toyota Corolla but waited until the beginning of a new century to bring the car as a special model. The year 2000 was printed on the roof of the blue car. The last two digits are traditionally shown at the two doors.
2001 VW Golf, ref. 20231
The VW Golf was the most disputable model of 2001. Many racers complained that the model easily rolled over while racing. The VW Golf is the first four-wheel drive model of Ninco and the first model that was executed with a spring-loaded guide system. The Catalunya version is painted checkered blue and yellow (some say green).
2002 Subaru WRC, ref. 50257
The Subaru is the first model of the series that is powered by the forceful NC-2 motor. All previous models were executed with the NC-1 motor. Ninco's Subaru model is well detailed and praised because of the handling of the four-wheel drive car. The yellow Catalunya car is executed with beautiful gold colored rims. "10 Rally Slot Ninco" is printed at the roof of the car".
2003 Fiat Punto, ref. 50315
In 2002 Ninco started with the release of small rally cars that participated in the JWRC. The Fiat Punto Super 1600 became the tenth special model of the Catalunya line of models. Flags of different countries and the last two digest of the year 2003 are printed on the roof of the yellow model.
2004 Renault Clio, ref. 50353
Ninco celebrates the fortieth edition of the Rally with the Renault Clio Super 1600. The model got a very modern livery in the colors grey and yellow. The Clio is powered by the NC-5 motor and executed with the Proshock independent suspension system.
Jan Willem van Capelleveen
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