A collection of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear die-cast metal vehicles produced primarily during the 1980s. This assortment includes fourteen boxed items, consisting of thirteen single window boxes and one triple-vehicle Limited Edition Gift Set, along with six loose models. The boxed models feature a variety of commercial and passenger vehicles with authentic period liveries, including the Y-22 1930 Model A Ford Van in Toblerone and Walter’s Palm Toffee branding, the Y-21 1926 Ford Model TT in Osram livery, and the Y-30 1920 Model AC Mack for Acorn Storage. The selection also contains two Y-26 1918 Crossley Beer Lorries with barrel loads for Lowenbräu and Gonzalez Byass, two Y-25 1910 Renault Type AG vans in Tunnock’s and Delhaize & Co liveries, and two Y-5 Leyland Titan TD1 double-decker buses in Robin Starch livery. Other boxed items include a Y-15 Preston Tramcar for Swan Vestas, a Y-23 1922 AEC Omnibus for Lifebuoy Soap, and a Y-7 1930 Model A Ford Wreck Truck. The Limited Edition Gift Set comprises a red Jaguar SS100, a white Duckham’s Oils van, and a red Maples double-decker bus. The six loose models include a brown van with Silverstone Circuit and Motor 100 livery, a green and yellow vintage limousine, and four other early 20th-century style automobiles in various red and maroon finishes. All vehicles are constructed with die-cast metal bodies and include plastic components such as roofs, chassis, and wheels.
Condition report:
The boxed items are in good to very good condition overall. The cardboard window boxes show typical signs of shelf wear, including minor creasing, corner scuffing, and dust accumulation. The clear plastic windows on several boxes exhibit light scuffing or slight age-related yellowing. Some boxes retain original retail price stickers. The loose vehicles show signs of being displayed or lightly handled, with some surface dust and minor wear to the finishes. All models appear to be complete with their respective loads where applicable.
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