Monday 6th July - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
Monday 6th July - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables
This collection consists of twenty-eight vintage die-cast toy vehicles from the Matchbox Series, manufactured by Moko Lesney in England. Each item is presented in its original matchbox-style cardboard packaging, featuring a yellow face with blue sides and ends. The box fronts are printed with the text “MATCHBOX” SERIES at the top, followed by specific model numbers and a central illustration. The manufacturer name “A MOKO LESNEY PRODUCT” is displayed within a black banner below the illustration, with “MADE IN ENGLAND” and “REGº” at the base.
The group includes the following models: Nº 1 Diesel Road Roller, Nº 2 Dumper, Nº 3 Cement Mixer, Nº 5 London Bus (“Buy Matchbox Series” livery), Nº 6 Quarry Truck, Nº 10 Scammell Mechanical Horse, Nº 11 ERF Petrol Tanker, Nº 16 Atlantic Trailer, Nº 17 Bedford Removals Service, Nº 18 Caterpillar Bulldozer, Nº 19 MG Midget TD, Nº 20 ERF Stake Truck, Nº 21 Bedford Coach, Nº 22 Vauxhall Cresta, Nº 23 Berkeley Cavalier Caravan, Nº 24 Weatherill Hydraulic Excavator, Nº 28 Bedford Compressor Truck, Nº 29 Bedford Milk Delivery Wagon, Nº 34 Volkswagen Microbus, Nº 35 Marshall Horse Box, Nº 38 Karrier Refuse Collector, Nº 39 Ford Zodiac Convertible, Nº 40 Bedford Tipper, Nº 42 Bedford Evening News Van, Nº 43 Hillman Minx, Nº 48 Meteor Boat and Trailer, Nº 49 M3 Personnel Carrier (Half-track), and Nº 56 London Trolleybus (“Peardrax” livery).
The Nº 39 Ford Zodiac Convertible is shown out of its box and features a peach/salmon body with a green interior and an integrated driver figure. The vehicles are constructed from die-cast metal and represent early releases from the 1-75 series.
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