This is an extensive collection of vintage toy vehicles, primarily dating from the 1970s and 1980s. The vehicles are constructed with die-cast metal bodies and plastic bases, interiors, and components. Manufacturers identified within the group include Matchbox (from the Lesney and Superfast eras) and Corgi (Corgi Juniors). Branding associated with several items includes Team Matchbox, BP Oil, Texaco, Burmah, and a promotional Ready Brek Playbus.
The collection features a diverse range of vehicle types. Emergency services are represented by police cars, ambulances, fire engines with plastic extendable ladders, and rescue hovercraft. Commercial and industrial models include fuel tankers, recovery tow trucks with functional hooks, cement mixers, dump trucks, a London bus, a camper caravan, and a London Geneva Crowne container trailer. The racing and sport category includes Formula 1 style cars, dragsters, and sports cars, some of which feature opening hoods. Military vehicles in the lot include armoured personnel carriers, tanks, a military ambulance, and a camouflage amphibious vehicle with moulded plastic soldiers. Specialty items include a Superman-themed craft and a Chopper Squad helicopter. The lot also includes a yellow and blue plastic two-bay garage structure.
Condition report:
The vehicles are in play-worn condition. Most items exhibit significant paint loss, chipping, and wear to the decals and stickers. Several helicopters are missing rotor blades. Functional plastic elements, such as ladders and crane arms, show signs of bending or stress. Some models may be missing smaller plastic accessories. One race car has a hand-written adhesive label applied to the roof.
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