Description:
This V8 a pack of cigarettes belonging to a local Argentine line, which is characterized by a luxurious, Western image. This variant stands out a unique combination of red and blue colors – the upper part is red, the lower part is deep blue, separated by a gold stripe.
In the center is the "V8" logo with a stylized "V" and the incorporated number "8", and at the top is the heraldic emblem with a crown.
On top – „"Código Nº 8 - CIGARRILLOS"“ excise sticker with IMP. INT. LEY 24.674 with an inscription indicating the local manufacturer.
The side surfaces feature a traditional inscription “"20 cigarillos rubios - Industria Argentina"”, and on the other side is a health warning.
This permission is considered transitional design, when V8 attempted to update its visual identity, moving from all-red packaging to more modern, two-tone solutions.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-High - This two-tone edition is rare, especially in complete condition with an intact excise sticker.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - cellophane intact, sticker intact, surface shiny without scratches.
– Historical significance: This is one of the last editions of the Argentine V8, released before the consolidation of local manufacturers. It is considered a symbol of the design transition from the classics of the 1990s to the modernism of the 2000s.
