Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with Van body, Pre-production model - green bonnet, black body with smooth roof and without wood effect, ivory interior, black chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent (scratch to top of bonnet and does have some scratches to roof) in Good Plus straw window box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with van body colour trial - brick red bonnet, A&J box, van body, ivory interior, yellow chassis, Matchbox International England base, gold 12-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus (steering wheel missing) in Excellent straw window box. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with van body colour trial - metallic dark graphite grey bonnet, light brown wood effect body without black roof and without dark brown side panels, ivory interior, light tan chassis, Matchbox International England base, chrome solid wheels, crimped axles ends - Near Mint (factory paint flaw to front wing) in Good straw window box. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with van body "A&J box" (1) yellow bonnet, red interior, brown chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels; (2) metallic copper-bronze bonnet, red interior, dark brown chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 12-spoke wheels - Excellent and Near Mint in Excellent and Near Mint straw window boxes. (2) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with van body, Pre-production issues, "Carters Seeds" - both are dark blue bonnet, black smooth roof, brown hand painted seats and steering wheel (originally ivory), black chassis, Matchbox International England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (axle ends have not been factory spun), both have Carters Seeds trial decals - Good and Excellent (one model has incomplete front bumper) in Good maroon window boxes and further Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon with van body "A&J box" - factory error - metallic bronze bonnet, ivory interior, dark brown chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 12-spoke wheels, without black painted roof - Excellent (missing front bumper) unboxed. (3) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y21 Ford Model TT Van "BPH Barclays Property Holdings Limited" - off white body, turquoise blue roof, grey seats, black chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels - Mint complete with Good Plus earlier issue maroon window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 3 x 21 Ford Model TT Van "My Bread" Pre-production issues - all have grey seats, black chassis, grey plastic engine detail and rear axle (1) pale tan body with trial decals, screw-fit chassis; (2) tan body with trial decals (roof decal is smaller and of a different design to production issues); (3) fully tampo printed tan body, models would benefit from cleaning - generally Excellent to Near Mint unboxed. (3) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 4 x Y21 Ford Model TT Pre-production issues (1) plain white body and chassis, grey seats, windscreen and radiator grille, gold 12-spoke wheels; (2) "Drambuie" - light tan body, grey seats, fitted with trial decals, black chassis, red 12-spoke wheels; (3) "Drambuie" - black body and chassis, fully tampo printed, grey seats, gold 12-spoke wheels; (4) "Beck & Co" - model is the same as the production Great Beers of the World model but chassis is without the twin casting towers and the wheels are without closed axles - Excellent Plus to Mint unboxed. (4) £80-£100
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production model - chrome plated body, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (body has not been spun to base but is glued into position) - Excellent unboxed. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trial - metallic blue body, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - overall Near Mint but does have factory casting flaws to body. £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford A Van Pre-production colour trial - mid blue body, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint (does have some factory casting flaws to body). £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trial - dark blue body, brown seats, metallic silver chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, red 12-spoke wheels, chrome 24-spoke spare wheel - Excellent (factory casting flaws to body and paint flaws to front wings). £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trial - green body, red seats, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint (does have some factory casting flaws to body). £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trial - white body, red seats, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus (does have some factory casting and paint flaws). £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trials - both are red body, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base (1) dark chocolate brown seats, chrome 24-spoke wheels; (2) red seats, chrome solid wheels - Near Mint and Excellent Plus, both with some factory casting flaws to body. (2) £60-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trials - both are red body, black chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (1) red interior, (2) blue interior - Excellent and Near Mint unboxed (both have factory casting flaws to body). (2) £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production colour trials - both are red body, black chassis, (1) tan seats, Lesney England single rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (as per production model but without tampo print); (2) dark chocolate brown seats, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome solid wheels - Excellent Plus and Near Mint unboxed. (2) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production model "Oxo" - red body with black roof but without raised panel on cab roof, red seats, brown chassis, Lesney England twin rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent (missing glazing and spare wheel) in generally Near Mint straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x trial models - both are red body with black roof, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England single rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (1) "Royal Mail"; (2) "Nestles Milk" - Near Mint and Excellent in Excellent to Excellent Plus straw window boxes. (2) £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production tampo trial "Maggis" - red body with black roof, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England single rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - overall Near Mint (couple of minor marks to roof) in Excellent Plus straw window box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y22 Ford Model A Van with Pre-production trial decals "Toblerone" - yellow body with red roof, tan seats, black chassis, Matchbox International England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint in Excellent Plus maroon window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y22 Ford Model T Van "Walters Palm Toffee" (1) Pre-production model fitted with trial decals - cream body with red metal roof, tan seats, red chassis, Lesney England screw-fit base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent in Good Plus to Excellent maroon window box; (2) standard production issue model with dark olive green tampo print but fitted with black rather than red plastic roof - Mint in Good Plus maroon window box. (2) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 3 x Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production models fitted with trial decals (1) "Lyons Tea" - red body with black roof, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England single rivet base, chrome 24-spoke wheels; (2) "Michelin" - dark blue body with white plastic roof, tan seats, black chassis, Matchbox International Macau base, chrome 12-spoke wheels, complete with Excellent maroon window box; (3) "J Sainsbury" - brown body with cream plastic roof, tan seats, brown chassis, Matchbox International England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint to Mint unboxed and Y19 Morris Cowley Van "J Sainsbury" final pre-production trial model - as per production model but without screw holes to base - Excellent (scratch to rear of roof) in Excellent Plus maroon window box. (4) £100-£120
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 3 x Y22 Ford Model A Van Pre-production issues fitted with trial decals - all are yellow body with red metal roof, tan seats, black chassis, Matchbox International base, chrome 24-spoke wheels (1) "Cherry Blossom Boot Polish" with black lettering; (2) "Cherry Blossom Boot Polish" with red lettering; (3) "Pratts Motor Spirit" - generally Near Mint to Mint in Good to Excellent Plus maroon window boxes. (3) £80-£100
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production model - red body, lime green upper deck and stairs, light tan upper deck seats, dark olive green lower deck seats - overall Excellent however upper deck railing has 2 minor cracks and radiator has been reglued into position. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production model - red body, lime green upper deck and stairs, burnt orange upper and lower deck seats - overall Near Mint but would benefit from cleaning as lower deck interior dusty. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production model - red body with "General" tampo print, brown upper deck and stairs, light tan upper and lower deck seats - Excellent (does have some small paint chips). £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production models - both are red upper deck and stairs (1) darker red body, light tan upper deck seats, dark olive green lower deck seats (chassis guard rail partly detached on one side); (2) brown upper deck seats, black lower deck seats (part of upper deck guard rail missing) - both Good Plus unboxed. (2) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production models (1) red body and upper deck, light tan upper deck seats, darker tan lower deck seats (base has not been factory riveted into position); red body and upper deck, brown upper and lower deck seats (as per production issue apart from having no labels or tampo print) - Excellent Plus to Near Mint unboxed. (2) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y23 AEC Omnibus production models but without tampo print or labels - both are red body and upper deck (1) brown upper and lower deck seats (upper deck guard rail damaged and incomplete); (2) tan upper and lower decks seats - Good Plus and Near Mint. (2) £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 3 x Y23 AEC Omnibus Pre-production models fitted with trial decals (1) "Haig" - dark chocolate brown body, cream upper deck and stairs, brown upper and lower deck seats; (2) "Lifebuoy Soap" - red body and upper deck, tan upper and lower deck seats; (3) "Lion Black Lead" - red body and upper deck, light tan upper and lower deck seats - Near Mint to Mint unboxed. (3) £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y24 1928 Bugatti type 44 - mid blue body, brown seats, black chassis, Matchbox England base with incomplete Y number, chrome 12-spoke wheels - Good Plus (some paint blistering to roof). £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y24 1928 Bugatti type 44 colour trial - red body with yellow side panels, tan seats, metallic silver chassis, Matchbox England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus (one rear wheel damaged although still displays well). £60-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y24 Bugatti type 44 colour trial - black body and chassis without coloured side panels, brown seats, Matchbox England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus (would benefit from further cleaning as model dusty from display). £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y24 1928 Bugatti type 44 colour trial - black body with maroon side panels, tan seats, black chassis, Matchbox International China base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - overall Near Mint (minor faint scratch to centre of roof). £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Pre-production models fitted with trial side panels decals - both are black body and chassis, brown seats, chrome 23-spoke wheels (1) two-tone yellow wickerwork side panel decals, Matchbox England base - Excellent Plus (paint blister to front wing); (2) pale yellow and black wickerwork side panel decals, Matchbox International Macau screw-fit base - Excellent (chrome plastic running boards distorted). (2) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y24 1928 Bugatti type 44 - factory error - black body with yellow side panels, brown seats, Matchbox England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels, black plastic radiator and headlamps, black plastic handle on trunk (normally chrome plated by the factory) - Near Mint (minor mark to roof) in generally Near Mint straw window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y25 Renault type AG Van "Perrier" Pre-production colour trial - black body, white roof and seats, dark green chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus unboxed (would benefit from further cleaning as model dusty from display and missing brass passenger side step/tool box cover). £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y25 Renault type AG Van Pre-production models fitted with trial decals "Suchard Chocolat" (1) light blue body, white plastic roof, maroon seats, navy blue chassis, Matchbox England base, gold 12-spoke wheels (roof discoloured); (2) metallic silver body, white plastic roof, maroon seats, navy blue chassis, red 12-spoke wheels - Excellent to Excellent Plus in Excellent to Near Mint maroon window boxes. (2) £60-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y25 Renault type AG Van fitted with trial decals (1) "Michelin" - yellow body, white plastic roof, black seats, bright blue chassis, yellow 12-spoke wheels; (2) "Goblin Electric Cleaners" - light blue body, white plastic roof, maroons seats, navy blue chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels (roof slightly discoloured) - both generally Near Mint in Good Plus to Excellent maroon window boxes. (2) £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y25 Renault type AG Van Pre-production issues fitted with trial decals "Tunnocks" (1) red body, white roof and seats, black chassis, black 12s-spoke wheels (roof slightly discoloured and rear guard rail incomplete); (2) lilac body, white roof, dark maroon seats, black chassis, Macau base, gold 12-spoke wheels - Excellent and Excellent Plus in Good Plus to Excellent maroon window boxes - models would benefit from further cleaning as dusty from display. (2) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y25 Renault type AG Military Ambulance Pre-production models - both are military green body, black chassis, military green 12-spoke wheels (1) dark brown seats, red cross trial decals, blue opaque windows, rear body casting without numberplate "SAS 34", base without "Limited Edition" lettering - Excellent Plus (couple of scratches to base) in Good maroon window box; (2) tampo print trial with roof red cross printed in a more forward position, otherwise standard production version - Near Mint to Mint in Excellent maroon window box. (2) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam Wagon Pre-production colour trial - dark green body with Y27 cast underneath, mid grey plastic roof (discoloured), light grey canopy with "Pickfords" labels, red chassis - overall Near Mint although chimney somewhat loose in Excellent maroon window box. £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam Wagon Pre-production model - dark blue type A body, light grey plastic roof and canopy, red chassis, canopy has "Pickfords" tampo print in the then current mid 1980's typeface - Near Mint in Excellent maroon window. Unusual and possibly unique proposed promotional model. £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam Wagon final Pre-production trial model - dark blue type A body, mid grey plastic cab roof and canopy, red chassis, model without labels or tampo print - Near Mint (cab roof discoloured due to plastic being a darker colour) in Excellent maroon window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Pre-production Steam Wagons fitted with trial decals (1) Y27 Foden Steam Wagon "Guinness" - dark blue body, light grey plastic cab roof and canopy, red chassis; (2) Y27 Foden Steam Wagon "William Pritchard" - dark blue body, light grey plastic roof, tan plastic load, dark red chassis; (3) Y18 Atkinson Steam Wagon "Guinness" - dark blue body with barrel load (incorrect box for Y27 Foden Steam Wagon - Near Mint to Mint in Good to Excellent maroon window boxes. (3) £90-£110
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam Wagon Pre-production model "Hovis" - dark chocolate brown body, tan cab roof and canopy (roof painted grey plastic), black chassis, hand painted tan wheels, model has pre-production trial paper labels - overall Good but much paint loss to canopy and some paint loss to cab roof and wheels in Good maroon window box. £10-£20
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Steam Wagons with "Samuel Smith" trial decals (1) T27 Foden Steam Wagon - brown body, black cab roof and canopy, black Matchbox International England chassis; (2) Y8 Yorkshire Steam Wagon - maroon body, white canopy and wheels, black Macau chassis - both Near Mint to Mint, Foden complete with Excellent maroon window box. (2) £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam Wagon "Joseph Rank Ltd" Pre-production model - dark green body, tan cab roof, hand painted tan load, gloss brown screw-fit chassis, hand painted dark green wheels which have crimped axles, model has trial decals rather than tampo print (production versions have brown cab roof and matt brown chassis with ivory plastic load) - overall Near Mint but does have a couple of minor scratches to plastic cab roof, complete with Excellent Plus earlier issue maroon window box. Also included are 2 x standard production issues for comparison purposes, one with closed axle ends, the other with open axle ends - both Mint in Excellent to Near Mint perspex window boxes. (3) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 3 x Y29 Walker Electric Van "Harrods Special Bread Delivery" Pre-production issues. (1) standard previous Harrods issue with trial decals fitter over tampo printed canopy (canopy discoloured); (2) previous Harrods production model with olive green plastic canopy, without tampo print; (3) blue body, cream canopy, fitted with trial decals (canopy decals are applied over previous Harrods tampo print) - Excellent to Near Mint in Excellent Plus to Near Mint Harrods promotional window boxes. (3) £60-£80
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