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Corgi Ford Granada Mk2 2.8i S - Dove Grey (RUC Centenary) VA12417 1:43 - New 2023

£32.99 GBP £35.99
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New 2023 Corgi Ford Granada Mk2 2.8i S - Dove Grey (RUC Centenary) VA12417

Car 1:43 Scale

The unmarked vehicle modelled was one of several covert armoured Granadas used by the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the early 1980s. They were used to transport VIPS or carry out discreet patrols whilst offering the occupants a greater degree of safety. It was fleet number 9990 and, like all these cars, was supplied by Ford in a unique trim and mechanical specification designed to facilitate the armouring process and allow the car to function correctly after its weight had been substantially increased.

This included heavy duty suspension so the cars’ stance and ride-height appeared normal, and its handling balance could be retained. Larger brakes were also fitted to allow repeated heavy braking without overheating. The armouring process involved fitting bullet resistant glass, steel plates in the doors and steel gussets around the door frames to prevent ‘bullet splash’ entering the cabin; a phenomenon that can occur when a bullet hits the vulnerable gap between the car’s door and bodyshell.

Although the use of lightweight ballistic resistant composite materials has revolutionized the manufacture of covertly armoured vehicles in recent years, the philosophy remains the same as that which informed the construction of this Granada; the armour is not there to resist repeated attack, the car would be too heavy to move if that were attempted, but rather to buy the occupants just enough time to escape from a dangerous situation to a place of safety as quickly as possible.

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) 10

Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) 4

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) 3.7

Item Scale 1:43 Scale

License line Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to Hornby Hobbies. Manufactured by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.

Finish Painted

Colour Grey

Vanguards Car Specifications Yes

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Recent Reviews

This is a lovely independent company sticked with very high quality products. The staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended, my go to for my detailing products.

Date of experience: February 09, 2023

Zolf Sheikh

Verified Buyer

Efficient delivery of quality products, nice range to choose from, and prices were competitive. Would buy from them again

Date of experience: February 24, 2023

Robert Cocks

Verified Buyer

The products arrived in a very solid box, were superbly packed allowing good protection with minimal material used.
Fabulous! Five stars!
Shame about Parcel Force delivery though. Tracked to be delivered on one day. Not delivered. No reason given. Arrived a day late when it wasn't expected. Parcel Force zero stars!

Date of experience: August 24, 2023

Simon Larcombe

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I found these guys through their ebay page about a year ago and I really like their selection of products. Slickshifts appear to stock the better quality stuff such as gyeon, angelwax, soft99, ik sprayers. Having gone through so many different brands I have to say between Gyeon and soft99 make up the majority of my kit and these guys are one of the best suppliers of these brands so if I need to top up on stuff, I just come straight here now :) Prices are great and delivery is very quick too. Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: February 01, 2023

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Top service again,order correct and posted out straight away and well packed 10/10

Date of experience: August 29, 2023

Mark Long

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Corgi

Corgi Ford Granada Mk2 2.8i S - Dove Grey (RUC Centenary) VA12417 1:43 - New 2023

£32.99 GBP £35.99

New 2023 Corgi Ford Granada Mk2 2.8i S - Dove Grey (RUC Centenary) VA12417

Car 1:43 Scale

The unmarked vehicle modelled was one of several covert armoured Granadas used by the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the early 1980s. They were used to transport VIPS or carry out discreet patrols whilst offering the occupants a greater degree of safety. It was fleet number 9990 and, like all these cars, was supplied by Ford in a unique trim and mechanical specification designed to facilitate the armouring process and allow the car to function correctly after its weight had been substantially increased.

This included heavy duty suspension so the cars’ stance and ride-height appeared normal, and its handling balance could be retained. Larger brakes were also fitted to allow repeated heavy braking without overheating. The armouring process involved fitting bullet resistant glass, steel plates in the doors and steel gussets around the door frames to prevent ‘bullet splash’ entering the cabin; a phenomenon that can occur when a bullet hits the vulnerable gap between the car’s door and bodyshell.

Although the use of lightweight ballistic resistant composite materials has revolutionized the manufacture of covertly armoured vehicles in recent years, the philosophy remains the same as that which informed the construction of this Granada; the armour is not there to resist repeated attack, the car would be too heavy to move if that were attempted, but rather to buy the occupants just enough time to escape from a dangerous situation to a place of safety as quickly as possible.

Tech Specs

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm) 10

Item Height - Without Packaging (cm) 4

Item Width - Without Packaging (cm) 3.7

Item Scale 1:43 Scale

License line Ford Motor Company Trademarks and Trade Dress used under license to Hornby Hobbies. Manufactured by Hornby Hobbies Ltd.

Finish Painted

Colour Grey

Vanguards Car Specifications Yes

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