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TL;DR: This body type collection groups vehicles that resist standard classification, spanning 1:18, 1:24, 1:43, 1:12 and 1:15 diecast and resin from Minichamps, Norev, BoS Models, MCG and Revell, covering concept cars, vintage classics, micro cars and service vehicles from Pre-War through the 1980s.
Not every vehicle fits neatly into a saloon, coupe or convertible category, and this collection exists for exactly those subjects: concept cars that never reached production in standard form, micro city runabouts, and special or unique vehicles that defy typical body-style grouping.
A Category Defined by Exception
BoS Models specialises in precisely this kind of subject, small-batch resin reproductions of vehicles too obscure or unusual for mainstream diecast houses to consider. Minichamps and Norev contribute broader coverage where a subject genuinely does not fit elsewhere, while MCG and Revell fill accessible gaps in special and unique vehicle representation. Because this category spans such varied subjects, construction quality and finish vary considerably more than in a tightly defined body-style category.
From Pre-War Experiments to Modern Concepts
The era spread here, from Pre-War through the 1980s, reflects how automotive experimentation has produced unusual vehicles across every decade. Micro cars represent one distinct thread, tiny, purpose-built city vehicles from various eras, while concept cars represent another entirely, manufacturer showpieces that often previewed design directions never fully realised in production.
Service and Emergency Vehicles as a Sub-Theme
Service and emergency vehicles appear here when their configuration falls outside standard passenger car classification, adding a livery-focused collecting angle distinct from the concept and micro car subjects.
Building a Collection Around Unusual Subjects
This category rewards curiosity-driven collecting rather than a fixed theme, since its appeal lies precisely in covering what other categories cannot.
- BoS Models resin for the most obscure and specialised subjects.
- Micro cars for a compact, distinctive display theme.
- Concept cars for manufacturer design history beyond production models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some vehicles end up in this category instead of a standard body type?
Some vehicles genuinely resist classification, whether due to unusual proportions, experimental design, or a purpose, like concept showcasing, that standard body-style categories were never built to describe.
What is BoS Models known for in this category?
BoS Models specialises in small-batch resin reproductions of obscure or unusual vehicles that mainstream diecast houses rarely consider, making it a key producer for this category's most niche subjects.
Are concept car models based on real production specifications?
Concept cars are typically manufacturer showpieces that previewed design directions, so their scale reproductions document design history rather than a standard production configuration.
What scale suits collecting micro cars specifically?
Given their genuinely small real-world footprint, micro cars display effectively even in smaller scales, though 1:18 and 1:24 remain common choices for detail visibility.