DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇷 Varig Brazil World Cup — Boeing 767-300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	526661
EAN	4013150152686
Airline Company	Varig
Aircraft Type	Boeing 767-300
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 54.90 m (180 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 47.60 m (156 ft 1 in) Height: 15.80 m (51 ft 10 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.0 cm (4.3 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Registration	PP-VOI
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exceptional Herpa Wings 1:500 scale model represents a Varig Boeing 767-300 in the special 'World Cup' livery, registration PP-VOI. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, this model captures the vibrant Brazilian football-themed design featuring cartoon mascots and yellow decorative elements along the fuselage. The die-cast features Varig's dark blue tail with the distinctive sun logo, and commemorates Brazil's role as official carrier for the FIFA World Cup. This is a Wings Club exclusive release with outstanding detail including painted windows, aerials, and precise engine nacelle markings.

The Boeing 767-300 is a mid-to-large wide-body twin-engine jet airliner with a range of approximately 11,306 km and a cruising speed of 851 km/h. With dimensions of 54.90 m length, 47.60 m wingspan, and 15.80 m height, the 767-300 was designed for medium to long-haul routes. The aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 186,880 kg and became one of Boeing's most successful wide-body designs. This particular aircraft served Varig, once Brazil's leading airline, during the height of football fever in Brazil.

⚽ About the Airline
Varig (Viação Aérea Rio-Grandense) was Brazil's first airline and once the country's largest carrier, founded in 1927. Known for its extensive international network and quality service, Varig was a symbol of Brazilian aviation pride for decades. The airline created special World Cup liveries to celebrate Brazil's passion for football, making these aircraft highly sought-after by collectors. Varig ceased operations in 2006, making models like this important pieces of aviation history.