A distinctive vintage Metosul Volkswagen Beetle police car, made in Portugal and presented with its original yellow Volkswagen/Metosul box. The model is identified as Metosul No. 56 and represents a classic Volkswagen Beetle in Swedish-style “POLIS” livery. It is finished in dark blue or black with contrasting white wings, a blue roof beacon, rear aerial and “POLIS” lettering on the doors. Metosul was Portugal’s oldest and best-known historic diecast manufacturer. The company originated in Espinho in 1931 as Luso-Celluloide, later introducing zamac metal toys under the MetOsul name during the 1960s. Its vehicle range was mainly produced in approximately 1:43 scale and is now collected for its characterful castings, unusual liveries and comparatively limited Portuguese production. Model details * Manufacturer: Metosul / MetOsul * Model number: No. 56 * Vehicle: Volkswagen Beetle * Version: Swedish “POLIS” police car * Scale: approximately 1:43 * Material: diecast metal with plastic components * Made in: Portugal * Estimated production period: late 1960s to 1970s * Colour: dark blue/black with white wings * Blue roof beacon * Rear aerial * Original yellow Volkswagen Metosul box included The original box is particularly desirable, as packaging is frequently missing from surviving Metosul models. The yellow box style is associated with Metosul’s later vintage production period, following the company’s earlier illustrated boxes from the 1960s. This specific Beetle is documented among collectors as the Metosul No. 56 Volkswagen Beetle Police Car – Polis Sweden. Metosul models are less commonly encountered than comparable Dinky, Corgi or Solido models. The combination of the Volkswagen Beetle subject, unusual Swedish police livery, aerial, roof beacon and original branded box makes this a particularly appealing example for collectors of vintage diecast, Volkswagen models and emergency vehicles. Vintage condition with age-related wear to the model and box. Please inspect all photographs carefully for the exact condition, completeness and details. Sold as shown in the photos and described. Shipped from Hvalsø, Denmark.