Description:
This V8 Light Box – a softer version of the V8 King Size Box, maintaining the same classic heraldic aesthetic. The deep blue background conveys an impression of lightness and sophistication, contrasting with the gold elements: the logo V8, a horizontal line and a coat of arms with a crown at the top.
Minimalist inscription LIGHT BOX and 20 CIGARRILLOS RUBIOS - INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA subtly incorporated at the bottom.
The top part has an official excise sticker. „"Código Nº 9 - CIGARRILLOS"“, identical to the red V8 version, indicating the same factory and period.
The design maintains a clear balance between classic and modern, reminiscent of the visual style of the Davidoff or Diplomat lines.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-High. The V8 Lights are somewhat less common than the red variant, but due to its excellent condition and original cellophane, this example retains a strong collector's value. It is considered by collectors to be a classic of Argentine tobacco design from the transitional period.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - cellophane is intact, surface is clean, excise sticker is intact.
– Historical data: „V8 was one of the local brands created to compete with international manufacturers. The blue edition symbolized a softer taste, but maintained a high-class image, making it popular with younger and urban consumers.
