A rare glimpse into the development process behind Singapore-themed transport collectibles, this Scania K230UB Pre-Production Prototype represents an early pre-production sample used during the tooling and evaluation stage of the model bus development.

Finished only with the base layer of paint, the piece showcases the engineering details normally hidden beneath the final production livery, offering collectors a unique behind-the-scenes look at how scale models are brought to life.

Unlike regular retail releases, engineering prototypes such as these are typically produced in extremely small quantities for internal review and development purposes, with most never ever made available to the public.

As Singapore’s public transport landscape continues to evolve, pieces like this preserve not just the buses themselves, but also the craftsmanship and development journey behind creating locally-inspired collectibles.

This particular piece is presented as a 001 of 001 charity auction item, making it a truly one-of-a-kind collector’s piece for transport enthusiasts and supporters alike.

Item details:

• An unreleased development-stage sample used during production evaluation of the model bus.

• Material: Diecast, ABS

• Scale: 1/110

• Limited edition: 001 of 001 worldwide

• Includes packaging and authenticity display plate