- Rio Diecast Car 1927 Bugatti Royale Model 41 Yellow #54
- RIO Models was an Italian manufacturer of diecast and plastic 1:43 scale model cars, based in Cernobbio, Italy.
- RIO Models was an Italian manufacturer of diecast and plastic 1:43 scale model cars, based in Cernobbio, Italy.
- All started in 1952 when three brothers, Reno, Nilo and Diego, founded the Fratelli Tattarletti (Tattarletti brothers) company. The small and young company, which in 1961 changed its name to ttttt Stampoplastica, limited itself to diecast works for other companies
- The three Tattarletti brothers started Rio Models as an independent company about 1961
- RIO models were always 1:43 scale and models were ultra detailed with between 45 and 75 individual parts
- Models seem chosen for a combination of popularity, rarity, and unique
design, traits consistently making Rio selections appealing