Busch is producing a model of the Crossblade from Smart. Introduce at the 72nd International Automobile Salon in Geneva, the Crossblade is a summer sports version of the City Coupe. Described as a "motorcycle on four wheels," the Crossblade is an open roadster without doors or roof. Instead of a windshield, there's a low wind deflector. First seen as a show car, the Crossblade will be built in a 2,000-unit limited run. Each will be individually manufactured and will receive a special serial number as a mark of its exclusivity.

Now Busch presents the Smart Crossblade in 1/87 scale. All details of the original are captured perfectly in the model. The Smart Crossblade model will be available at Smart centers in early June. Beginning in 2003, the Crossblade will be also be available in the Busch standard collection. See our New Products section for more information on the Crossblade. [posted 05/22/2002]