1934 Voisin (Solido)

@chris-sweetman it looks like the door opens but I did not force it.  It was wire tied to the base and I glued the front and rear number decals on.  I’ll have to check on the base and exhaust.  There is a substantial drive shaft and rear axle.

@chris-sweetman   Door does open.

Posted by: @frank

@chris-sweetman   Door does open.

@frank Hi Frank This image and your information confirms this is an original issue introduced in January 1966.

Originally your model would have been held to the base by rubber bands. On the second issue this was held onto the base by a screw and the base of the model was revised to have a screw hole. 

Suspension is another indicator for early issue L'Age D'Or models.

Thanks Frank for showing this magnificent scale replica from the mid-1960's.

@chris-sweetman thanks for the great info and interest!

Here is mine - I had to investigate which version I had!  Thanks, Chris! 

Screwed to base, suspension, closed doors, no tail pipe! 😶 🙄 

The first versions, probably like Frank's, came in this color box:

L'age d'Or were more detailed and nicer than Yesteryears, plus closer to 1/43. so I collected them eons ago!

@karl Karl, the one you have is issue 3 - that it has non opening doors and other indicators - no exhaust, a screw hole base and released in a burgundy box.

Issue 2 has an exhaust, a screw hole base, opening doors and released in a red/gold box like your Duesenberg. 

Frank's issue would have been in an all red box closed on all sides.

@chris-sweetman You are right, Chris.  I had forgotten about the enclosed red boxes.  I had to consult Azema (1983) - 

For those who care about 1960s diecast:

1965 - enclosed red box

1967 - red window box

1974 - red with window on 2 sides

1976 - bordeaux with window on 2 sides

1979 - black with window on 2 sides

1980 - black with windows on 3 sides

The Voisin was #144 and was made from 1966 to 1982, so came in every box type!!!

@chris-sweetman

Hey, I dug deeper into my l'Age d'Or box and found this first issue.  Red box, tailpipe, opening doors, suspension, attached with rubber bands (no screw).

But check out the non-black but still drab color! 🤔 

@frank I absolutely adore those Voisin Aerodynes. I love to have some models from that era.

Posted by: @rich-sufficool

@frank I absolutely adore those Voisin Aerodynes. I love to have some models from that era.

@rich-sufficool Hi Rich 

A few Aerodynes have been made in 1:43rd scale:

IXO MUS049 Voisin C25 Aerodyne 1934 Black over red

Minichamps 437119160 C25 Aerodyne 1934 Two tone dark blue and grey 

Ilario Chro030 Voisin C25 Aerodyne 1934 Blue/Grey LE 100 pcs.

Spark S2712 Voisin C25 Aerodyne 1936 Black 

Mikansue 24 Voisin Aerodyne Grand Tourisme Blue or whatever colour one fancies - not the best rendition 

Please see @mg-harv Harv's post:  https://diecast.org/community/1_43/diecast-for-today-8-23-21-ixo-mus047-voisin-c25-aerodyne-1934/

I love this thread (Thanks Frank) and might have a few new Voisin PICs to share. I hope you enjoy seeing - even if duplicated  

Take a peek at the upholstery in each model if pic allows. Voisin's typically had a very unique pattern.

A ZZ Model

Model by ????

Red leather base matches the 1:1's upholstery, and the models.

Model by Heco

1929 Voisin by ????

1931 Voisin by Illario/Chromes

Disappearing roof has small windows for mirror view

Model by Illario/Chromes

Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve

@steve-williams WoW!  Great Voisins!!! 🤩

Posted by: @karl

@steve-williams WoW!  Great Voisins!!! 🤩

+1. The Illario/Chromes is superb, thanks Steve

Posted by: @chris-sweetman

Please see @mg-harv Harv's post: > https://diecast.org/community/1_43/diecast-for-today-8-23-21-ixo-mus047-voisin-c25-aerodyne-1934/ <

Thank you for posting the link to the wonderful "old" post Chris. Really appreciated seeing the 1:1 Voisin's.