Provence Miniatures Automobiles (often closely associated with or originating from the historic brand Provence Moulage) is a legendary French manufacturer that holds a monumental status in the world of high-end 1:43 scale resin model kits.
Founded originally in 1982 in the South of France (Marseille/Aix-en-Provence), the brand completely revolutionized the collector market by introducing artisan, hand-molded resin vehicle kits. This contrasted with the mass-produced, heavy die-cast metal models common at the time.
For over two decades, Provence was the ultimate destination for "builder" collectors. They manufactured unpainted, unassembled multi-material multimedia kits. Collectors could either build, paint, and detail the car themselves or purchase rare "factory hand-built" or "pro-built" versions assembled by professional model artisans.
Mainstream die-cast companies like Minichamps or Hot Wheels only produced cars with massive global sales potential due to high tooling costs. Provence used low-cost, highly flexible rubber molds, allowing them to produce over 2,000 different niche vehicles.
Original, unbuilt vintage Provence kits from the 1980s and 1990s are highly collectible time capsules.
Citroën GT 2008
Citroën C5 Airscape Cabriolet 2007
Facel Vega Excellence 1958
Lexus XF40 2007
Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007
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