
Volvo 142 #5 H. Mikkola / E. Rautanen Rally 1000 Lakes 1973 MCG 1:18

Specifications
- Year
- 1973
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Rally Models
- Vehicle Class
- WRC Classic
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- New
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4052176811665
About the Volvo 142 #5 H. Mikkola / E. Rautanen Rally 1000 Lakes 1973 MCG 1:18
TL;DR: MCG's 1:18 diecast Volvo 142 replicates the #5 car of Hannu Mikkola and Esko Rautanen at the 1973 Rally 1000 Lakes, one of Finland's signature rally events. Boxy sedan proportions and period rally equipment are cast with the sharp panel detail collectors expect from a dedicated liveried subject.
Volvo's rugged, boxy sedans found unexpected success on gravel stages, and Mikkola's name attached to this 142 gives it genuine motorsport credibility.
Diecast Detail on a Rugged Rally Sedan
The Volvo 142's slab-sided, upright shape is a different proposition than the flared hatchbacks and coupes that usually dominate rally-liveried collections, and MCG's diecast body respects that straightforward, boxy Swedish design language rather than exaggerating it. Rally equipment, auxiliary lights, roof-mounted spares, and skid protection, is added with enough precision to look period-correct rather than generic. The #5 livery ties the model directly to Mikkola and Rautanen's specific 1973 entry, and getting that sponsor and number detail right matters to collectors who track individual results rather than generic team colors.
A Scandinavian Rally Classic Worth Seeking Out
Hannu Mikkola went on to become one of rallying's most decorated drivers, and early cars from his career, like this 142, carry historical weight beyond the vehicle itself. Rally 1000 Lakes remains one of Finland's defining motorsport events, and a correctly liveried entry from it anchors a Scandinavian or WRC classic-era collection distinctly from British or East African rally subjects. For collectors tracing Mikkola's rise or Volvo's brief but genuine rallying credibility, this model fills a specific, well-documented gap.















