To celebrate Bang & Olufsen's presence in Holland a promotional model was produced by a group of Dutch collectors. Although permission from Lesney products was slow in coming, the basic Y12-3 model "T" van was stripped down and sold in Holland in its new livery of white and red - the company's colours. The design was of a very standard and was applied by using tampo printing. Each model had a number engraved on the baseplate which corresponded with an authenticating certificate. 750 official models and certificates were produced but it is known that a small number of uncertificated models were released to satisfy the collector's need.

Livery: (Tampo) - 'BANG & OLUFSEN' in black beneath a red company logo and red company logo on rear doors.

(Source "MODELS OF YESTERYEAR - THE COLLECTION")

Other Comments/Identifying Features: This is an Official Code 2 model produced in 1981 and only 750 were produced.
The models were completely disassembled (hence the drilled base rivets), stripped of their original labels and paint, and then repainted in the new colours with the relevant Bang & Olufsen decals.
The model has black Type 1 redesigned rear doors (single line tampo) featuring the B&O logo and Danish "By Appointment" crest, red rear lights and "Y12" on the baseplate.
The baseplate was held in place by three machined rivets originally, but these have been drilled out during dis-assembly and it is not certain whether the body has been glued in place or what was left of the rivets re-spun.
The base is also stamped with the issue number.
Released in 1981, it comes packed in the original straw coloured box.

Scale: 1:35

Bang & Olufsen

Redesigned rear doors with dark red rear lights