Matchbox group of Superfast and Model of Yesteryear. Superfast models include No.21 Foden Concrete Truck; No.22 Freeman Inter-city Commuter; No.19 Road Dragster; No.37 Soopa Coopa; No.51 Ford Kennel Truck; No.64 Slingshot Dragster; 6 x 1980's and early 1990's issue blue window box models; 8 x late 1960's/early 1970's issue Models of Yesteryear Cars including Y5 1907 Peugeot; Y16 Mercedes SS Coupe plus others, along with Regular Wheel No.53c Ford Zodiac in type F box; Corgi Whizzwheels No.381 Beach Buggy and Zylmex "Crazy Wheels" VW Beetle - condition varies from Excellent to Mint in Fair to Near Mint boxes. Superfast No.42 Ford Thunderbird with silver base - Near Mint in Poor incomplete box and yesteryear Y5 1907 Peugeot - Good Plus in Fair incomplete box and Matchbox M3 "Switch-A-Track" instructions - Excellent. (25) £80-£100
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Matchbox Superfast 10 x various early 1970's issue Cars and Commercial vehicles including No.37 Dodge Cattle Truck with orange cab and chassis (matt paint finish); No.17 AEC Horse Box with orange-red cab and chassis; No.50 Ford Kennel Truck - metallic green body, gloss black base plus others similar, along with Regular Wheel No.61b Alvis Stalwart - BP labels, ribbed loadbed - condition varies generally Good Plus to Near Mint although Mercedes Scaffold Truck missing load in Poor and incomplete to Good boxes. Superfast No.13 Baja Buggy and No.70 Dodge Dragster with yellow base - both Fair in Fair boxes and Regular Wheel No.46a Morris Minor - blue body, grey plastic wheels with crimped axles - Good to Good Plus unboxed. (12) £40-£50
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Matchbox Regular Wheels No.69a Commer Nestles Van - maroon body, grey plastic wheels with rounded axles - Excellent in Fair type B4 box. 7 x Further unboxed 1950's and early 1960's issue Cars, Caravans and Commercial vehicles including No.39a Ford Zodiac Convertible (missing tow hook); No.25a Bedford Dunlop Van; No.23a Berkley Cavalier Caravan; No.43a Hillman Minx plus others - Fair to Good Plus unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 1910 Benz Limousine (missing hand brake lever); Y10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost; Y11 1912 Packard Landaulet and Y13 1911 Daimler in pink/yellow window boxes; Y3 1934 Riley; Y4 1930 Duesenberg and Y5 Talbot Van "Liptons Tea" in woodgrain boxes and Y1 1936 Jaguar SS100 in straw window box - Near Mint to Mint in Good to Excellent Plus boxes one of which is missing one inner end flap. (8) £20-£25
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y15 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost - with silver rear numberplate and red tail lamp, grey knobbly tyres - Excellent (some corrosion to wheels and head lamps) in Good type C3 box. 8 x Unboxed 1st Series models including Y5 1929 4.5L Bentley with grey folded hood and silver radiator shell; Y1 Allchin Traction Engine; Y3 London Tramcar; Y4 Sentinel Steam Wagon; Y6 AEC Osram Lorry; Y7 Leyland Jacobs Van; Y9 Fowler Showmans Engine and Y10 Mercedes 1908 Grand Prix Racing Car - light green seats with small side lugs - generally Excellent to Excellent Plus unboxed although Jacobs Van is only Good Plus, all would benefit from further cleaning as a little dirty from display. (9) £80-£100
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Matchbox Regular Wheels No.11a ERF Tanker - rare green body with gold trim, metal wheels - Near Mint (factory paint flaws to sides of tank) in Fair correct issue type B1 box. £500-£600
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Matchbox Regular Wheels No.1a Aveling Barford Road Roller - dark green body with straight canopy ends, tan driver, gold trim, red metal rollers - Excellent Plus (factory paint flaws to roof) in Excellent but a little creased type A Moko Script box; No.15a Diamond T Prime Mover - orange body with silver trim, metal wheels - Mint in Excellent Plus type B1 box; No.16a Low Loader Trailer - Mint apart from tiny pin size chip to edge of loadbed in Excellent Plus to Near Mint type B1 box and 2 x unboxed models (1) No.35a ERF Horse Box with silver plastic wheels - Excellent; (2) No.33a Ford Zodiac - dark green body, metal wheels - Good Plus (some black paint marks to wheels). (5) £90-£100
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Matchbox group of 1950's to mid 1960's issue Regular Wheel, Models of Yesteryear and Major Packs including various Cars, Caravans, Commercial vehicles etc along with Norev small scale Citroen DS19 and Citroen 2CV; Dinky Farm Trailer and Aveling Barford Diesel Road Roller - dark green body with tan driver, mid-green canopy, red metal rollers - condition varies from Fair to Excellent Plus but many would benefit from cleaning and No.38a Karrier Refuse Truck is missing rear body casting. (32) £70-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x No.Y5 4.5L Blower Bentley (one in incorrect box for Y6 Bugatti); Y9 1912 Simplex in all card boxes; Y1 Ford Model T; Y6 1913 Cadillac; Y4 1909 Opel; Y7 1912 Rolls Royce (box missing perspex window); Y11 1912 Packard and Y14 1911 Maxwell Roadster in pink/yellow window boxes - Excellent to Mint in Fair to Excellent Plus boxes. 6 x Woodgrain box models including Y4 1930 Duesenberg; Y6 Rolls Royce Fire Engine; Y11 1938 Lagonda etc - generally Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint woodgrain window boxes; 14 x further cars and commercial vehicles in straw and maroon window boxes including Y13 Crossley Delivery Truck Code 3 Issue "Cirbo Circuit Board Drills" - Excellent to Mint in Fair to Excellent boxes; Y21 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller - Mint in Fair box and Y19 Fowler Showmans Engine - Excellent Plus (dusty from display) in Good Plus box. Other items include Y27 Pickford Foden Steam Wagon, Y5 Talbot Van and Corgi Classics Bedford Pantechnicon - Excellent Plus to Mint unboxed and DeAgostini Medieval Knight on horseback - Mint in Excellent blister pack and Corgi Classics AEC Forward Control Truck "John Knight Limited" - Excellent Plus (requires cleaning) in Fair window box. (36) £70-£80
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production Kenworth Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Matchbox Showliner" - red tractor unit with Made in Macau base, amber windows, red trailer body with Showliner labels, yellow trailer roof and chassis - Excellent Plus unboxed. £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production Kenworth Aerodyne Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Pickfords" - white tractor unit with Made in Thailand base, clean windows, cab door decals, white trailer with red chassis and trial Pickfords decals on blue vinyl background - Near Mint to Mint unboxed. £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Crunchie" - brown tractor unit cab with blue & red side decals, blue windows, black chassis and Made in Thailand base, pale grey trailer with black chassis, Crunchie trial decals on orange vinyl background - tractor unit Excellent, trailer Near Mint unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production Mack CH600 Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Mack Trucks the Greatest Name in Truck" - red tractor unit with black "CH600" side decals, clear windows, silver plastic Thailand base, blue trailer with trial labels - Excellent Plus unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Red Arrows Aircraft Transporter - red cab and trailer, black chassis, black plastic Thailand base, "Red Arrows" and RAF roundels trial decals to sides of cab, "Flt. Lt. Gordon Howes" trial decals to cab doors (Flt. Lt. Gordon Howes was Red 2 in the 1991 display season) - overall Near Mint unboxed but would benefit from further cleaning as dusty from display. £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Red Articulated Red Arrows Aircraft Transporter - red cab and trailer, black chassis, black plastic Thailand base, trailer body rivets are un-spun, "Red Arrows" and RAF roundel trial decals to sides of cab, "Flt. Lt. Al Hoy" trial decals to cab doors (Flt. Lt Hoy was Red 8 in the 1991 display season and in previous seasons had flown as Red 2 and Red 4) - tractor unit Excellent with a couple of small chips to roof, trailer Near Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Red Arrow Aircraft Transporter - red cab and trailer, black chassis, black plastic Thailand base, trailer body rivets are un-spun, "Red Arrows" blue lettered text on white background and RAF trial decals to sides of cab "Flt. Lt. Simon Meade" white background trial decals to cab doors (Flt. Lt. Meade was Red 5 in the 1991 display season, Red 7 in 1992 and Red 6 in 1993) - Excellent Plus unboxed (would benefit from cleaning as dusty from display). £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Red Arrow Aircraft Transporter - red cab and trailer, black chassis, black plastic Thailand base, trailer body rivets are un-spun, "Red Arrows" red lettered text on white background and RAF trial decals to sides of cab "Flt. Lt. Martin Cliff" white background trial decals to cab doors (Flt. Lt. Cliff was Red 9 in the 1991 & 1990 display seasons and Red 3 in the 1989 display season) - tractor unit Excellent with a couple of small chips, trailer Near Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Red Arrows Aircraft Transporter - red cab and trailer, black chassis, black plastic Thailand base, trailer body rivets are un-spun, "Red Arrows" blue lettered text on white background to front, trial decals to front and sides of cab roof, RAF roundel trial decals to sides of cab and "Flt. Lt. Andy Wyatt" trial decals to cab doors (Flt. Lt. Wyatt was Red 7 in the 1991 display season, Red 6 in the 1992 season and Red 8 in 1990) - Excellent to Excellent Plus unboxed (chip to cab roof air horns and would benefit from cleaning as dusty from display). £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Duracell" - white tractor unit with "Duracell" trial decal to front of cab roof, blue windows, black chassis and Macau base, white trailer with black chassis and Duracell trial decals - Excellent Plus unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production DAF Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Quaker" - chocolate brown tractor unit with blue & red trial decal stripes to sides, blue windows, black chassis and Thailand base, white trailer with black chassis and Quaker trial decals - Near Mint unboxed. £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production Scania Articulated Truck and Trailer "Goodyear Racing" - yellow tractor unit with blue Goodyear trial decals, clear windows, white chassis, Macau base, black trailer with Goodyear Racing trial decals - Excellent unboxed (some small chips to tractor unit). £40-£50
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Matchbox Superfast Convoy Series Pre-production Scania Articulated Container Truck "Rowntree's Breakaway" - red tractor unit and trailer, clear windows, Macau base, red containers, tractor unit and containers with trial decals - Near Mint unboxed. £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast Long Haul Twin Pack Series Pre-production Peterbilt Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Kodak" - red tractor unit with amber windows, black plastic grille and base, red trailer with white roof and opening doors, 5-arch wheels - overall Excellent with glue showing through trailer labels (otherwise model would be Mint). £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast Long Haul Twin Pack Series Pre-production Peterbilt Articulated Truck and Box Trailer "Michelin" - red tractor unit with amber windows, black plastic grille and base, red trailer with white roof and opening doors, 5-arch wheels - Excellent Plus unboxed. £50-£60
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Matchbox Superfast MB38 Ford Model A Van Matchbox Internal Code 4 Issue for distribution to employees only "Memories 1987-1993" - metallic gold body. black plastic roof, clear windows, black chassis and Macau screw-fit base. Very rare model with only 28 believed to have been produced - Near Mint unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox large scale model makers proof body casting for US Army M3-A2 Half Track - 23cm long - Near Mint to Mint. £50-£60
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Matchbox large scale resin model makers pre-production proof body casting for US Army 6 x 6 2.5-ton Covered Army Truck - 3-piece resin casting for body, canopy and base - 23cm long - Excellent Plus. £50-£60
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Matchbox large scale high density resin pre-production model makers proof model for LVTP7 Landing Craft in 3 parts to include body, tracked chassis and gun turret - generally Near Mint. Impressive model which is 23cm long. £60-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y28 London Taxi Pre-production Colour Trial - green body, smooth black plastic roof, black driver's seat and chassis with early type rear tail lamps, Matchbox International England base, brass windscreen and taxi meter, red 12-spoke wheels - Good to Good Plus unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y9 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine Pre-production Colour Trial - metallic green body with trial decals, tan plastic roof, chocolate brown ladder escape with red wheels, chrome plastic parts - Near Mint unboxed with just a couple of minor marks only. Striking colour. £80-£100
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van "Taystee" - yellow body with black roof and chassis, Lesney England base without model No. cast - Near Mint to Mint with usual minor factory paint flaws to roof. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y8 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar Colour Trial - metallic silver body with cast shut front forks, black motorcycle seat, white sidecar seat, wheels have been glued into position on filed down axles - Near Mint unboxed. £80-£100
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y8 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar fitted with trial plastic components - chrome plated body with cast shut front forks, motor bike has semi-translucent blue seat, sidecar has translucent jade green seat (this is the same type of plastic used for window glazing units) - Near Mint unboxed. £100-£130
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y8 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar fitted with trial plastic components - chrome plated body with cast shut front forks, motor bike has off-white seat, sidecar has translucent blue seat (this is the same type of plastic used for window glazing units) - Excellent Plus unboxed (faint scratch to sidecar door). £100-£130
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1930 Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Pre-production Trial Model - bare metal body and chassis, black & red plastic parts including ladders, screw-fit base without model description, ivory plastic wheels - overall Near Mint but a little dusty from display. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Ahrens Fox Pre-production Resin Prototype Sample Model - finished in grey primer with blank base - Near Mint to Mint. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Pre-production metal trial model - white body, black plastic parts, blank base without model inscription, ivory plastic hubs - Near Mint to Mint unboxed (would benefit from a little further cleaning as dusty from display). £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Dodge Power Wagon Pre-production Trial Model "Port Vincent Fire Dept Bush Unit" - body and chassis finished in grey primer, green plastic radiator grille, tan seats, black drivetrain, front bumper wheels and other small plastic parts, trial decals - Near Mint (has glue repair to one rear search lamp and another search lamp detached but still present). £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Fowler Steam Crane Code 4 Matchbox internal factory model distributed to employees only "Brian Bailey 1967-199" on black wooden plinth with brass plaque stating "The Closure of Matchbox UK R & D 1999" - Near Mint (would benefit from further cleaning as dusty from display). £60-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Pre-production Ford Model T Van "Bells Scotch Whiskey 16'6 a Bottle" - maroon tinplate body, black plastic seats and grille, black hood and chassis, screw-fit base, brass radiator, head lamps and wheels. Model dates from the 1960's using standard Y1 Ford Model T production parts with a scratchbuilt tinplate body (note axles have not been factory spun but have been hand filed). Interesting prototype model which was rejected for production. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Assembly Trial Model - bare metal (unpainted) body and chassis, black seats and grille, brass parts, red 12-spoke wheels - Near Mint to Mint unboxed. £40-£50
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Matchbox Dinky the Collection DY1 1967 E-type Jaguar Convertible Pre-production Assembly Trial Model - bare metal body and base castings, black plastic interior, charcoal grey folded hood - Near Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Dinky the Collection DY3 MGB GT Pre-production Trial Model with bare metal body and base castings, very pale grey interior, blank base with model details cast - Near Mint to Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Matchbox Dinky the Collection DY15 Austin A40 Van Pre-production Trial Model - bare metal body and base castings, black plastic interior and bumpers, red solid wheels - Near Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectibles 58 x unused decal sheets - all Mint along with a small quantity of partly used sheets - Excellent. (qty) £20-£25
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Matchbox (Mattel UK Limited) correspondence and ephemera relating to the British Toy & Hobby Association Roll of Honour Dinner 1998 including (1) photocopied letter from David Hawting the Director General of The British Toy & Hobby Association to Mr Horton Managing Director of Mattel UK Ltd setting out the invite to the dinner; (2) original internal staff letter detailing transport for the dinner; (3) dinner invitation ticket; (4) roll of honour 1998 presentation booklet. The dinner including the presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to Mr Leslie Smith OBE the joint founder and former Director of Lesney Products Ltd and Mr Ole Kirk Christiansen & Family (the founder of Lego group) - condition varies from Excellent to Near Mint. The presentation booklet is signed by both Jack O'Dell and Leslie Smith, rare combination of ephemera rarely available to the market. £30-£40
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Matchbox Thunderbirds Pre-production gold plated Gift Set containing Thunderbird 2 only (missing both rear rocket exhausts) and blank bare metal disc, with screw-fit base - Excellent (some chrome plating loss) in Excellent Plus plain resin block complete with unfolded sample box which is Excellent (some black ink marks). £70-£90
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Matchbox Thunderbirds Pre-production gold plated Set - complete with full set of models in a lighter gold plate than production versions, FAB1 with clear canopy and screw-fit base, Thunderbird 2 with screw-fit base and Thunderbird 1 with screw-fit base and rocket exhausts, blank metal disc - contents overall Near Mint in Near Mint resin block with red flock covering complete with Near Mint un-folded sample box. £200-£260
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Matchbox Thunderbirds Pre-production gold plated Set - complete with full set of models in a lighter gold plate than production versions, FAB1 with clear canopy and screw-fit base, Thunderbird 2 with screw-fit base and Thunderbird 1 with screw-fit base and rocket exhausts, disc has special limited edition pictures on both sides - contents overall Excellent to Near Mint in Near Mint resin block with blue flock covering complete with Excellent Plus un-folded sample box (some black ink marks). £200-£260
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Matchbox Regular Wheels No.18b Caterpillar Bulldozer - metal rollers with original and pliable green rubber tracks, base with model number 8 cast - Near Mint to Mint in Excellent Plus type B2 box illustrating earlier No.18a Bulldozer which is correct for this issue. Lovely example. £50-£60
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