Shell Helix Peugeot 206 WRC Neste Rally Finland 2002



The above model has been produced for a model shop in Finland to celebrate Timo SalonenÃs 50th Birthday, and entry into the 2002 Neste Rally Finland. It is limited to 600 pieces only, of which the first 60 are signed by the driver and navigator. Prices are 40 EuroÃs for the Unsigned and 50 EuroÃs for the signed ones. Please e-mail Tapio at modeltoys@dlc.fi for more details.
Promotional Models by Vitesse and Trofeu
Vitesse and Trofeu have produced many Promotional models over the years for various companies. The tables on this page and associated picture links aim to chart all known Code 1 rally variants. These models do not generally appear in any catalogues. Most were produced in special packaging in often very limited numbers. If I have missed any out, please e-mail me, and tell me where to get one from !! Promotional models are generally classified in three groups:

Code 1- Limited Edition produced/refinished by the manufacturer (i.e Vitesse or Trofeu).
Code 2 - Limited Edition produced/refinished by a second manufacturer with Vitesse or Trofeu's authority.
Code 3 - As above, but without Vitesse or Trofeu's authority.

Note: Any model with a link on the model number has a photo of the car, also it may be available to buy, please refer to the "Model Shop" for price and availability.

Model Sponsor Competition No. / Rally
IXO MG Metro 6r4 Computervision Tony Pond / Rob Arthur, 1986 Manx Rally, Limited to 1000 models, produced for A.B.Gee Ltd, UK IXO Importer
IXO Peugeot 206 WRC Shell Helix Neste Rally Finland 2002, Timo Salonen, produced by model shop in Finland to Celebrate Timo's 50th birthday. Limited to 600 models, first 60 signed by driver and navigator.
Vitesse Lancia Delta HF Int Martini 2 / RAC Rally 1988 500 Produced by EPM official model of the rally
Minichamps BMW M3 Camel Cigarettes J.M.Ponce 1991 Spanish Rally Champ, very limited and non catalogued Minichamps model.
Vitesse Lancia Delta HF Int Olivetti Produced by Vitesse and given to their Importers in each country, Very rare indeed
Vitesse Lancia Delta HF Int Altuglass 12 / Rallycross car, produced for Altuglass of Portugal
Vitesse Lancia Delta EVO Martini 4 / Portugal 1992, code number RP92, produced for Auto Club Portugal
Vitesse Opel Manta 400 Red Fire German Department car No other information known
Vitesse Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2 Nicholas Feuilliate 51 / rallycross car, in special box, model 305
Vitesse Peugeot 205 T16 Evo Self Auto White rallycar, tampo printed with sponsors logo.
Vitesse Peugeot 306 Maxi Pingodoyce Model L197b, Madeira Rally 1997, 200 produced
Renault Megane Maxi Sa Madeira Rally 1997
Vitesse Peugeot 206 WRC Silver test car Special box, given to trade customers at "50th Nurnberg Toyfair 1999", limited to 300
Vitesse Sierra RS Cosworth Altuglass 35 / Rallycross car, produced for Altuglass in Portugal, in special box.
Vitesse Toyota Corolla WRC Castrol 37 / Portugal Rally 98, in special box, later released as normal production.
Vitesse Toyota Corolla WRC Castrol 9 / Catalunya 98, special box and base plate, sold via Toyota Team Europe.
Vitesse Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Ralliart 1 / Portugal 97, special box and base plate, limited to 500 for Auto Club Portugal
Vitesse Ford Focus WRC Martini 7 / Monte Carlo 99, special base plate, and has Martini decals (Normal production has none) for Team Ford Racing.
Vitesse Ford Focus WRC Martini 5 / Acropolis 01 Two different versions, one produced for Team Ford Racing with logo on bonnet instead of Martini decal, the other for Ford 100 years Heritage collection
Vitesse Lancia 037 Rallye E1 Martini Model 100, Tour de Corse 82, in special packaging for Martini drinks.
Vitesse Peugeot 205 T16 E2 Works Team Model 302, Monte Carlo 84, in special packaging for Peugeot Sport.
IXO / Mitsubishi EVO 5 Nokia / Kitkar Carlo Sole, Spanish Gravel Championship Winner 2000, limited edition, given away free to purchaserss of Nokia mobile phones in South America.
IXO/Seat Corboda WRC Evo2 Seat Germany Model number P2001.001, Promotional Rally car, no rally plates,Mathius Kahle German Rally Champion 2000, produced for Seat Germany.
IXO/Subaru Impreza WRC 2001 Works Rally Team. Model Number PRO 4, Richard Burns Portugal 2001, numbered & Limited to 6000, with picture sleave. Produced for Prodrive.
Trofeu / Escort MK 1 Road Car Model Number TR 507 RHD, special edition Right Hand drive, white Mexico with red stripes, produced for UK Importer Amerang.
Trofeu / AVO Owners Escort MK 1 RS2000 Blue Limited to 250, right hand drive English registered road car, blue with blue stripe. Produced for the AVO Owners Club in Great Britain
Martini Racing 25 years set Various Limited to 999 sets, produced in 1995 for Martini Racing, includes Minichamps Alfa, Best Porsche 917 / 908, and Vitesse Lancia 037 & EVO.
CH01 / IXO / Citroen Saxo SS1600 Cyril Henny Limited to 500, produced for Cyril Henny Fan Club, Acropolis Rally 2001
Citroen DS19 1956 Road Car Limited to 250 models, for 1993 Salao Int. do Veiculio Ultilitario.


Vitesse Renault Megane Kit cars
The table below lists all the known Renault Megane Kit cars produced for Renault by Vitesse that were generally only available through their dealer network in the UK and on the continent during 1996-1999. The long number is the Renault part number as used through their garage network. All came in Renault liveried boxes. Again, if any are missing, please let me know.


Renault Part No.SponsorCompetition No. / Rally
77 11 147 609Test carN/A
77 11 147 610Renault UK5 / Rally Wales 96
77 11 147 611Renault France5 / Tour de Corse 96
77 11 147 612N/A2 / Pays du Gier 96
77 11 147 613Renault Belgium-Belga2 / Hautes fagna 96
77 11 147 614Renault Spain1 / Orense 96
77 11 149 031Renault Austria1 / Nigrin 97
77 11 149 032Renault Poland5 / Polski 97
77 11 147 033Renault France3 / Mont Blanc 97
77 11 147 662Renault Turkey2 / Turkey 96
77 11 147 663Renault Austria1 /
77 11 147 681 Renault Sweden25 / South Swedish 96
77 11 147 682Renault Portugal4 / Sopete 97
Code 1 PROMORenault Belgium-Bastos (No logo's)8 / Boucles De Spa 99


Trofeu Promotional models Toyota / Subaru / Ford

All of the models produced by Trofeu as Promotional items are generally coded according to the company who has commissioned that model, for example MP108 Subaru Impreza was commissioned by the company, Minipartes of Portugal. Most have a minimum run of 250 models of each, the Marlboro Toyota Celica's for example are 250 of each different rally version. Many of the Trofeu Sierra RS Cosworth PROMO's appear on the Sierra page and not this one. Unless stated below, the following are all Code 1 Promotional versions. As before, please E-mail me if I have missed any and send me a picture as well !!

REP Models

Model No.SponsorCompetition No. / Rally
REP 01 / Celica ST205 Marlboro5 / Boucles de Spa 96
REP 02 / Celica ST205 Marlboro5 / Boucles de Spa 97
REP 03 / Celica ST205 Marlboro2 / Ypres 97
REP 04 / Celica ST205 Castrol8 / Monte Carlo 97
REP 05 / Subaru WRCMichelin3 / Golden Tulip
REP 06 / Escort MK1ChevronTouring Car
REP 07 / Subaru WRCCrack3 / Flanders 99
REP 08 / Subaru WRCTexaco / Luxemberg 99
REP 09 / Sierra RS CosworthPolice CarLuxemberg Police force
REP 10 / Subaru WRXRizla / 555Pacecar Dutch TT
REP 11 / Subaru WRCVergokan / Ypres 99
REP SKC02 / IXO / Metro 6R4A. Senna Test car, as used in CCC Magazine test in 1980'sProduced for the Dutch importer, limited to 1000 model's


HOM Models

Model No.SponsorCompetition No. / Rally
HOM 01 / Subaru 555Winfield1-Ypres 97
HOM 02 / Subaru 555Vergokan5 / Boucles de Spa 99
HOM 03 / Subaru 555Plumya4 / Hautes Fagnes 99
HOM 04 / Subaru WRCSubaru WRT16 / Monte Carlo 99


SCALA 43 special edition models

Model No. Sponsor Competition No. / Rally
SCO1a / Renaault Alpine 1600s Jagermeister Auusrennen
1973 Bohnhurst
SCO1b / Renaault Alpine 1600S Jagermeister Kingen Bergpriels 1973 BBohnhurst
SCO2a / Ford Escort RS2000 Jagermeister Kettler Missen 1981
SCO2b / Ford Escort RS2000 Jagermeister Auerberg 1981
SCO3 / Ford Escort RS1800   1000 Lakes Rally K.Hamalaainen

 

MP Models

Model No. Sponsor Competition No. / Rally
MP083 / Trofeu Ford Escort RS 1800 J Santos Produced for Minipartes / Rally Portugal 1983
MP105 / Subaru WRX Alem Marr 3 / Azores 97
MP106 / Subaru WRX Telecel / GALP 15 / Portugal 99
MP107 / Subaru 555 Valencia 23 / Portugal 99
MP108 / Subaru WRX Winfield 41 / Portugal 99
MP109 / Subaru WRC Valencia 25 / Catalunya 99
MNP1982 / IXO /Escort RS1800 Torres Rally Team 1982 Rally Portugal / Carlos Torres
MNP1985 / IXO /Escort MK2 Rodam / Jose Miguel Produced for Minipartes, Rally Portugal 1985
MNP1983 / Trofeu / Audi Quattro Works Team / Hannu Mikkola Produced for Minipartes, Rally Portugal 1983
MNP201 / IXO / Fiat Punto Telecel / Vodaphone Produced for Minipartes, Rally Portugal 2002
MNP202 / IXO / Fiat Punto Official Works Team Produced for Minipartes, Rally Catalunya 2001
MNP203 / IXO / Citroen Saxo S1600 Portuguese F3 Champion 2001 Victor Lopes Produced for Minipartes, Rally Rota Da Sol 2001
MP113 Ford Escort Cosworth Base Bburago, Rally Portugal 1999
MP114 Ford Escort MK1 Base Trofeu, Rally Portugal 1972
MP115 Ford Escort Cosworth Base Bburago, Monte Carlo 1994
MP116 Lancer EVO6 Resin Kit, Rally Portugal 2003
MP117 Seat 131 Base Trofeu, Monte 1979
MP204 Fiat Punto Base IXO, Rally C.Povoa 2002
MP205 Fiat Punto Base IXO, Rally Portugal 2002
MP206 Peugeot 206WRC Base IXO, Rally Canariaas 2003
MP207 Lancia Fulvia Base IXO, Rally Portugal 1969
MP1978 Ford Escort RS1800 Base Trofeu, Rally Portugal 1978
MP1979 Ford Escort RS1800 Base Trofeu, Rally Portugal 1979
MP1983 Ford Escort RS1800 Base Trofeu, Rally Portugal 1980
MP1993 Lancia Deltona Base IXO, Portugal 1993
MP1998 Toyota Celica Base Trofeu, Portugal 1998
MP1999 Subaru Impreza 555 Base Trofeu, Portugal 1999
MP2001 Ford Focus WRC Base IXO, Portugal 2001
     


Other Models

Model No. Sponsor Competition No. / Rally
MIN 01 / Subaru WRX Bulgari 3 / MilleMiglia 97
MIN 04 / Celica ST205 Menem Junior 19 / Catalunya 99
MIN 06 / Subaru WRC Q8 / Clarion 3 / MilleMiglia 99
MIN 07 / Subaru WRC Q8 / Bulgari 4 / Ill Ciocco 99
COF 01 / Subaru WRX Martinique 3 / Var 98
SM1 / Celica ST205 Motornet 6 / Madeira 96 Code 2
SM2 / Subaru WRX Fruilair Dryers 7 / Ill Chiotto 96 Code 2
SM3 / Subaru WRX Poss Bourne 13 / Australia 96 Code 2
SPE01 / Escort Mk 1 Divinol Oils 254 / GT2 Racer
SPE02 / Escort Mk 1 Oldtimer 99 245 / GT 2 Racer Limited to 499 models
SPE03 / Escort Mk 1 None 3 / GT 2 Racer limited to 199 models
SPE04 / RS 500 Sonax 25 / Limited to 500
SPE05 / RS 500 Wurth 7 / Limited to 500
SPE06 / RS500 Speedware 18 / Limited to 500
PRO 1 / Subaru WRC Subaru WRT 5 / Acropolis 99,for Prodrive special packaging to celebrate Subaru's 25th Rally win
PR0 2 / Subaru WRC Subaru WRT 5 / 6 GB 99 Twin box set for Prodrive limited and numbered 2500 only
PR0 2x / Subaru WRC Subaru WRT Twin box set, limited and numbered to 3000 editions, of Petter Solberg / Tommi Makinen's Tour De Corse 2002 cars.
PR0 3 / Subaru WRC 2000 Subaru WRT 3 / Network Q / Richard Burns, limited to 3000 models, in special packaging to "Commemorate the Rally of Britain 2000 win by Richard Burns". Tampo printed signatures on base, produced for the Subaru World Rally Team.
PR0 4 / Subaru WRC 2001 Subaru WRT Prodrive Special
PR0 7 / Subaru WRC 2001 ProdriveLive Produced for Prodrive, for their Prodrivelive Experiece based at their Warwick Test Track.
FIS01 / Subaru WRX Road Car Blue
FIS02 / Subaru WRC NET 5 / Sumana 98
FIS03 / Subaru WRC Norisbank N/A
FIS04 / Subaru WRC Norisbank 1 / Castrol Rally,limited to 300 for Norisbank
FIS05 / Subaru WRC Itera Russian Champion 1999
FIS06 / Subaru WRX Autosauer Rallyshowcar, limited to 120
FIS07 / Subaru WRC Norisbank 1 / Oberland 2000
FIS08 / Subaru WRC Itera 2 / Rally St Petersberg 2000, driven by Potapov, part of a twin box set, also containing FIS09, limited to 320 sets for the Russian market.
FIS09 / Subaru WRC Itera 20 / St Petersberg Raly 2000 driver Pycoba, part of a twin car set with FIS 08, limited to 320 sets for the Russian Market.
Code 1 Celica GT4 Ikeda White roadcar
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6.5 Marlboro Special Edition produced for ACP (Auto Club Portugal) for their Rally Winners Series. This comes complete with correct Marlboro branding, unlike the standard IXO release which has dashes in place of the Marlboro words.
BEVRO2003.01 MULTICOOL ELE Rallye 2003 , Boers / Bremmur.
Limited to 400 Models


Nuremberg Toy Fair Specials

The Premier Toy, Models and hobbies toyfair for the trade is held every year at Nurenberg in Germany. All the major manufacturers exhibit their releases for the forthcoming year to trade buyers from all over the world. Every year both Trofeu and Vitesse give away a special model to certain trade customers visiting their stand. These are the rarest of all issues, usually they come on a special plinth, and each model is numbered limited edition, of no more than 120. Click on the link for a photo.These are like gold dust ! The table below charts all known versions, if you know of anymore, please e-mail me.

Trofeu Nuremberg 1994 Toyota Celica ST185 Black roadcar with m/sport decals, on wooden plinth, limited to 500.
Trofeu Nuremberg 1995 Ford Escort MK 1 Ford Escort MK1 Blue Road Car, Limited to 120.
Trofeu Nuremberg 1996 Ford Escort Mk 1 rallycar World Cup Rally Test car, limited to 120
Trofeu Nuremberg 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX Yellow rally car with strip of stamps on side
Trofeu Nuremberg 1998 Toyota Celica ST 205 Black rally car with red rollcage
Trofeu Nuremberg 1999 Alpine Renault A110 N/A
Trofeu Olympia 2000 Ford Escort MK 2 Given to Trade Visitors by UK Importer Modeltime, at the 2000 Olympia Toy Fair in London. Limited to 100 models.
Trofeu Nuremberg 2000 Subaru Impreza WRC Orange roadcar, limited to 100
Trofeu Nuremberg 2001 Saab 96 in Yellow Limited and numbered edition of 100, given to trade visitors to Nuremberg Toyfair 2001.
Trofeu Nuremberg 2002 Fiat 131 Abarth Limited to 100, and given to trade customers at the 2002 Nuremberg Toy Fair
Trofeu Nuremberg 2003 Fiat 131 Abarth Limited to 999 models, given to trade visitors at 2003 Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany
Vitesse Nuremberg 1991 Volkswagen Beetle Limited to 200 models, and given by Vitesse to trade visitors at the 1991 Nuremberg Toy Fair.
Vitesse Nuremberg 1994 Renault Twingo Vitesse, Renault Twingo, Given to trade visitors to the 1994 Nuremberg Toy Fair, limited and numbered to 200 models.
Vitesse Nuremberg 1995 Renault R4 L 1962 Special Edition model number 045G, limited to 200 models and given to Trade Visitors to the 1995 Nuremberg Toy Fair.
Vitesse Nuremberg 1999 Peugeot 206 WRC Special box, limited to 300
Vitesse Nuremberg 2000 Volkswagen Beetle RS Car 18 from the 24hrs Ponta Da Pedra, sponsored by Vitesse, limited to 500 models and given to Trade visitors to the 2000 Nuremberg Toy Fair.
Vitesse Nuremberg 2001 Austin 7  
Minichamps Nuremberg 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK DTM Limited to 527 models, and given to trade customers at the Nuremberg 2003 Toy Fair
Trofeu Nuremberg BMW LIMITED TO 100 given to trade visitors at Nuremburg Toyfair
Trofeu Nuremberg 2006