Panhard PL 17
1961
Solido
1:18
The Solido Panhard PL 17 is a diecast metal model. With Proportion Deviation of 1.1 and Scale Deviation of -1.4% this replica achieves excellent dimensional accuracy in 1:18 scale. Details like true to original realistic window frames and all the small parts contribute to an authentic display model.
Codes and colors
M = Metallic
Model dimensions
Variation
Length
9.96 in / 253.0 mm
-0.6%
Width
3.54 in / 90.0 mm
-2.2%
Height
3.15 in / 80.0 mm
-1.4%
Wheelbase
5.63 in / 143.0 mm
+0.2%
Proportions deviation
1.1
8
10
1:18 scale deviation
-1.4%
7
10
Opening parts gap
precise
6
6
Fixed side glasses
2 / 2
10
10
Windshield frame
in relief, silver painted
6
10
Door glasses frame
plastic, silver painted
4
10
Plastics quality
very good
8
10
Instrument panel
very detailed
8
10
Door locks
plastic, chromed
5
6
Opening parts number
3 / 6
4
10
Precise diecast
Elaborate plastic details
Suspension springs missing
Price history
That´s a nice model, looking funny with it´s freaky jaw when the hood is opened or frog-like when it´s closed. It is of good quality but nothing to compare to Norev or an even better manufacturer. It is disappointing because of the doors which a) opens only at the front and b) with the outdated swing outside the body. The chromium-parts are a bit too shiny as Panhard-cars where always a bit dull. But it is the only "big" model of a very rare car that was the successor of the Panhard Dyna with a very stream lined body so it perfectly fits to Citroen, which was keen about aerodynamics itself. Conclusion: nice model, fair price, but do not expect any wonder - it is from Solido.