A collection of twelve Matchbox Models of Yesteryear die-cast metal commercial vehicles produced by Lesney Products & Co. Ltd. Each vehicle features a die-cast body with plastic components including roofs, wheels, and interior detailing. The set is presented in the original straw-coloured cardboard window display boxes.
The collection comprises various vintage commercial liveries applied to three primary vehicle castings:
1912 Ford Model T: Liveries include Pepsi-Cola (Y-12), Bird’s Custard Powder (Y-12), Dunlop Tyres & Accessories (Y-12), Smith’s Potato Crisps (Y-3), Silverstone Circuit England (Y-12), and Rosella (Y-12).
1927 Talbot: Liveries include Lipton’s Tea (Y-5), Ever Ready Batteries (Y-5), and Chivers & Sons Ltd / Hystree (Y-5).
1930 Ford Model ‘A’: Liveries include Pratt’s Motor Oil (Y-21), A & J Box General Stores (Y-22), and Cherry Blossom Boot Polish (Y-22).
Each box is printed with the series name, model number, vehicle description, and the Matchbox brand logo. The models were manufactured in England.
Condition report:
The vehicles appear to be in excellent, near-mint condition, appearing as if they have not been removed from their packaging. The original window boxes show signs of minor shelf wear consistent with age, including light edge rubbing, minor corner bumping, and some light indentations or crushing to the clear plastic windows.
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