Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Code 2 Limited Edition Cars all complete with certificates. (1) MBC-28 Mercedes Benz SS German Naval Staff Car, 1 of 40 produced; (2) MBC-34 Stutz Type 4E Roadster "Sweet Jane", 1 of 40 produced; (3) MBC-36 1934 Riley MPH "English Ladies Ski Club", 1 of 40 produced; (4) MBC-39 Auburn Speedster "Halloween Roller Skating Carnival", 1 of 25 produced; (5) MBC-40 1904 Spyker "1927 London-Brighton", 1 of 25 produced; (6) Dinky the Collection DKY-22 Citroen 2CV "Flower Power", 1 of 10 produced - all Near Mint to Mint in Near Mint to Mint boxes. (6) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 4 x Y28 1907 Unic Taxi Code 2 "25th Anniversary International Collectible Exposition" Promotional Issues - all are white body, black roof, seats and chassis, gold plated parts, three are "June 1999 Rosemont Illinois" and one is "April 1999 Long Beach California" - all Near Mint to Mint in Fair to Good perspex window boxes and Y44 1910 Renault Bus with red plastic roof - Mint in Good but discoloured perspex window box. (5) £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y7 1912 Rolls Royce - metallic silver-grey smooth roof - Near Mint (couple of paint chips to front wing) in Excellent pink/yellow window box, complete with Good Plus to Excellent 1969 copyright US issue backing card intended to be used for hanging shop dispensers. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y7 1912 Rolls Royce - metallic silver-grey smooth roof - Near Mint (scratch to bonnet) in a Good Plus pink/yellow window box, complete with Good 1969 copyright US issue backing card intended to be used for hanging shop dispensers. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y5 Talbot Van "Lipton's Tea" (1) matt black roof, rare matt black chassis, dark green 12-spoke wheels; (2) matt black roof, standard issue gloss black chassis, chrome 12-spoke wheels - both Near Mint with usual minor factory assembly marks to roof in Good Plus to Excellent woodgrain window boxes. (2) £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y5 Talbot Van "Crawley International Toy & Train Collectors Fair 13th June 1981" - overall Near Mint with chip to roof and side of body in Excellent straw window box showing this to be No.443 of the limited number produced. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van "Birds Custard Powder" - rare metallic blue body, yellow roof, black seats, chrome plated windscreen and radiator, gloss black chassis, red 12-spoke wheels - Near Mint with usual minor factory assembly marks in Near Mint straw window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van "Ever Ready" Trial Model - Arnott's orange-red body with yellow type 2 rear doors, gloss black roof and chassis, black seats, gold 12-spoke wheels - Near Mint in Excellent Plus to Near Mint straw window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y15 1930 Packard Victoria - black body and chassis, white roof, maroon seats, black grille, chrome solid wheels - Near Mint (minor scratch to rear wing) in Excellent Plus straw window box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y21 Ford Model A Woody Wagon - yellow bonnet, red interior, rare black chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - overall Near Mint with tiny chip to bonnet in Excellent straw window box. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y13 1911 Daimler - yellow body, maroon seats, rare green grille, gloss black chassis and type D base - Excellent Plus in Good Plus to Excellent pink/yellow window box, but have damaged perspex window. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y1 Ford Model T - rare issue with twin lever hand brake, black plastic steering wheel, black smooth roof - Excellent Plus (rear axle a little bent out of shape) in Near Mint type D2 box. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y1 Allchin Traction Engine - silver (bare metal) boiler door, bare metal rear treads facing in same direction, red wheels with rounded axles - Excellent Plus (a few tiny chips to one front wheel) in Good Plus type C1 box. £25-£35
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y20 Mercedes Benz 540K Preproduction Colour Trial - metallic violet-blue body and chassis, pale grey side panels, tan interior, chrome 24-spoke wheels - overall Excellent with some chips to front wings and scratches to side of hood. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y5 Talbot Van Pre-production model "Maggis" - dark brown body, tan roof, rear doors and chassis, black seats, Lesney England base, chrome 12-spoke wheels, fully tampo printed in gold & white print - Near Mint in Fair straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y5 Talbot Van Pre-production model "Maggis" - dark blue body, white roof, tan seats, black chassis, Lesney England base, chrome 12-spoke wheels, fully tampo printed with black & white lettering - Near Mint (marks to roof) in Excellent straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production model fitted with trial decals "Ricard Aperitif" - dark green body with type 2 rear doors, tan roof, black seats and chassis, Lesney England base, gold 12-spoke wheels - Excellent (some small scratches and chips to roof) in Excellent Plus Harrods straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 Ford Model T Tanker "Castrol" - tan seats, red 12-spoke wheels, body and tank fitted with Pre-production trial decals - Mint unboxed. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y4 Duesenberg Model J Town Car - dark brown, light tan side panels, tan roof and interior, translucent plastic windscreen, radiator, bumpers, wheels etc. Interesting model where plastic parts have not been chromed plated by the factory - couple of small chips to rear wheelarch - otherwise Near Mint unboxed. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 1934 Riley MPH - metallic red body, metallic magenta chassis, white seats, cream radiator grille, pale olive green windscreen and dashboard, translucent radiator surround & horns, maroon plastic headlamps, black plastic 24-spoke wheels - highly unusual mix of plastic components - Near Mint (tiny chip to bonnet) in Excellent woodgrain box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 1934 Riley MPH - blue body and chassis, white seats and grille, translucent windscreen, radiator surround, horns and headlamps, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint (some minor factory paint flaws to front wing) in Good Plus straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x Y24 1928 Bugatti Type 44 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) £30-£40
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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. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 1934 Riley MPH - blue body and chassis, white seats and radiator grille, black windscreen, radiator surround and horns, translucent headlamps, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Excellent (missing one racing number) in Good Plus straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of 5 x "40th Anniversary" Pre-production issues Cars. (1) YMS01 Ford Model T - light brown seats; (2) YMS03 Opel Coupe - gloss black roof; (3) YMS04 Packard Landaulet - riveted rather than screwed base, base is also inscribed as per the 1984 limited edition connoisseur set cars; (4) YMS06 Maxwell Roadster - coral pink body and chassis, limited edition baseplate inscribed as per 1984 connoisseur collection cars; (5) YMS07 Prince Henry Vauxhall - darker green body, fitted with trial decals, Lesney England screw-fit base, gold 24-spoke wheels - all generally Near Mint to Mint unboxed although a couple of models dusty from display. (5) £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Pre-productions models. 2 x Y47 Morris Van "Lindt" - both are black body and chassis, yellow roof, brown seats, chrome 12-spoke wheels (1) fitted with trial decals, Macau screw-fit base; (2) tampo printed cab doors, rear and side labels, China base and Y62 Ford Model AA Truck "GW Peacock" - lime green tampo printed body, light grey cab roof, ivory rear canopy (production issues have sack load), black chassis, China base - Excellent Plus to Mint unboxed. (3) £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) £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of Vans fitted with Pre-production trial decals. 2 x Y12 Ford Model T Van "Sheep Dip" (1) green body, light grey roof, black seats, dark green chassis, Lesney England base, yellow 12-spoke wheels; (2) metallic light gold body, dark chocolate brown roof and chassis, black seats, Lesney England base, maroon 12-spoke wheels and 2 x Y22 Ford Model A Van (1) "Castlemaine XXXX" - yellow body with red plastic roof, tan seats, black chassis, China base, red 12-spoke wheels; (2) Beck & Co - tan body with red metal roof, tan seats, dark brown chassis, Matchbox International base, chrome 24-spoke wheels - all Near Mint to Mint unboxed. (4) £40-£60
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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) £20-£30
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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) £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) £25-£35
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of German issue Code 2 Pick-up Trucks. 3 x YTC01-M 1941 Chevrolet Pick-up Truck "Green Meadow" (1) bright lemon yellow body; (2) dull yellow satin finish cab, bright lemon yellow rear body; (3) yellow cab and rear body without logos; YYM38040 Ford 1940 Pick-up Truck "Netherlands Yesteryear Club 2002" and YTC04 1939 REO Pick-up Truck "Gold Race 23rd August 2003" - Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. (5) £40-£50
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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) £40-£50
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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. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No.YEX-15 Mercedes "Strazenbau Segendorf" (1) No.A1 - light tan body, black chassis, red wheels, squared corner trailer roof edges (1 of 36) and (2) No.A2 - same but with rounded corner trailer rood edges (1 of 36) - conditions are Mint including presentation lift off lid boxes. (2) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear YPP04 Dodge Route Van Pre-production colour trial - red body with "The New York Times" trial side and rear door decals, screw fit matt black base without any model details cast - Good Plus unboxed (missing both plastic head-lamps and area of repainting to front corner of roof and rear wheelarch. £5-£10
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 2 x OCM-09 Y9 Simplex Code 2 of a Y9 Simplex "The Old Car Museum 2009" Code 2 promotional issues (1) black body & roof, yellow seats & grille, red base, chrome 12-spoke wheels, complete with certificate showing this to be 1 of only 8 produced; (2) cream body, yellow roof & seats, black grilles, black base, red 12-spoke wheels complete with certificate, box has end label stating this to be the only one produced in this colour combination - both Mint and Excellent in Near Mint to Mint lift off lid boxes. (2) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No.Y21 Ford Model A Van Pre-production trial model "Taystee" - yellow body and roof, blue seats, black Lesney England chassis, chrome 24-spoke wheels - Near Mint to Mint unboxed. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear & Dinky The Collection group of MICA Major Pack Gift Sets. (1) M1 "XIth MICA Convention April 1996" containing Y26 Crossley Delivery Truck and MB38 Van complete with certificate showing this to be No.184 of only 250 produced; (2) M10 "XVth MICA Convention March 2000" containing Y4 Duesenberg Town Car and Y12 GMC Van complete with certificate showing this to be No.46 of only 200 sets produced (has reproduction outer card sleeve); (3) M12 "16th UK Convention" containing Y30 1920 Mack Truck and Dinky No.012 Citroen 2CV complete with certificate showing this to be No.97 of only 200 produced; (4) M15 "17th MICA UK Convention April 2002" containing Y22 Ford Model A Van (front bumper detached) and Dinky No.015 Ford Thunderbird complete with certificate showing this to be No.42 of only 200 sets produced - Excellent to Mint in Good Plus to Mint boxes, Major Pack boxes are Fair to Excellent. (4) £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear MICA Major Pack Gift Sets. (1) M1 XIth MICA Convention April 1996" containing Y26 Crossley Delivery Truck and MB38 Ford Model A Van complete with certificate showing this to be No.109 of only 250 sets produced; (2) M5 "13th MICA Convention March 1998" containing Y27 Foden Steam Wagon and Y65 Austin 7 Van (no starting handle), complete with certificate showing this to be No.100 of only 200 sets produced; (3) M7 "14th MICA UK Convention" containing Y37 Garrett Steam Wagon and Y65 Austin 7 Van (no starting handle), complete with certificate showing this to be No.53 of only 200 sets produced - generally Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Mint boxes, outer Major Pack boxes are Good to Excellent Plus. (3) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear (1) Y3 London Tramcar - white roof & lifeguards, gloss black base, black plastic wheels; (2) Y4 Horsedrawn London Fire Brigade Fire Engine - brass boiler & pump, original black plastic fireman, black horses; (3) Y5 1929 4.5 litre Blower Bentley (seats sunfaded towards pink); (4) Y6 Bugatti Type 35 - red body, white dashboard, racing number 6 decals; (5) Y8 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar with dark green sidecar seat; (6) Y9 Fowler Showmans Engine - red body, white canopy with gold canopy supports and boiler door; (7) Y10 1928 Mercedes 36/220 - red seats, single rear spare wheel; (8) Y12 London Horsedrawn Bus with twin rivet drawbar - Excellent to Near Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. 2 x further unboxed models (1) Y4 Sentinel Steam Wagon with metal wheels; (2) Y11 Aveling & Porter Road Roller with black canopy supports - both Near Mint to Mint unboxed. (10) £100-£130
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear large group of mid 1960's to mid 1970's issue Cars including Y3 Benz Limousine; Y6 1913 Cadillac; Y7 Mercer Raceabout - yellow body; Y13 1911 Daimler with black seats (missing radiator grille); Y15 Packard Victoria etc - Excellent to Mint in Good Plus to Mint boxes. (17) £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y5 1907 Peugeot mounted in glass bottle on wooden plinth - Excellent (brass parts tarnished and unfortunately rear window has deformed due to heat during the bottling process, bottle and stand are Excellent but missing label from base of plinth. £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear group of straw and maroon window box cars. (1) Y1 1936 Jaguar SS100 - yellow body factory over-sprayed British racing green, black seats, chrome 24-spoke wheels; (2) as (1); (3) Y4 1930 Duesenberg Town Car - metallic green body with lime green sides & rear panel, green seats & roof, chrome solid wheels; (4) Y16 Mercedes SS - blue body with rare duck egg blue side panels, black plastic parts, chrome 24-spoke wheels; (5) Y8 1945 MG TC Creaks of Camberley Code 3 issue "Liverpool City Police" Police Car - Excellent to Mint in Fair to Good boxes. Y26 Crossley Delivery Truck "De Bortoli" Code 2 issue - Near Mint to Mint in generally Near Mint box. Other items include Dinky the Collection keyring and badge - Near Mint to Mint in Mint plastic case issue by Wild Toys, complete with outer card box but this is only Fair; "My Other Car is a Matchbox" late 1990's early 2000 period window sticker - Good with some curling and one end and 2 x cards illustrating Dinky the Collection Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing - Excellent. (10) £50-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production colour trial "Hoover" - green body with black tampo print, black seats, black roof and chassis, gold windscreen & radiator, gold 12-spoke wheels - Near Mint in Good straw window box. £60-£80
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production colour trial "Hoover" - red body with black tampo print, dark chocolate brown roof, black seats, gold windscreen & radiator, black chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels - overall Excellent with some paint loss to wing edges and corner of roof in Good Plus straw window box. £40-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production colour trial "Hoover" - standard production issue - orange body with black tampo print, white roof, black seats, chrome windscreen, fitted with chrome radiator from Y22 Ford Model A Van, black chassis, chrome 24-spoke wheels. Roof is factory spun into positron, base rivets have been punched down to hold chassis onto body, axles have not been factory spun but have been hammered down - Excellent in Excellent straw window box.(axle ends are not factory spun but have been hammered into position. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pro-production colour trial "Harrods" - blue body with dark tan tampo print and without rear door tampo print, light tan roof, black seats, gold plated windscreen & radiator, black chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels, roof rivets have been hand punched, 2 base rivets have been hand punched, the 3rd has not been punched or spun down, axles have been factory spun - Good Plus with paint loss to roof and windscreen discoloured towards chrome in Excellent straw window box. £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production colour trial "Harrods" - dark green body with cream tampo print to one side of body only and cream type 2 rear doors, matt black roof, black seats, chrome windscreen & radiator, black chassis, red 12-spoke wheels - Excellent in Excellent Plus straw window box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van Pre-production colour trial "Harrods" - blue body with tan tampo print and type 3 rear doors, tan roof, black seats, chrome windscreen, gold radiator, black chassis, gold 12-spoke wheels - Excellent Plus in Excellent straw window box. £70-£90
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