Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y31 Morris Courier - a group to include harder to find variations - (1) "Kemps" - bright red body, black chassis, off-white roof, dark red solid wheels and with type 1 horizontal cast lines; (2) a similar model but with type 2 shorter cast lines; (3) Y31 Morris Courier "Weetabix" - deep yellow body, black chassis, deep yellow roof, white solid wheels, type 3 van sides and with decals applied not tampo printing and also decal applied to rear doors not tampo printed, trial model, rare; (4) "Weetabix" - standard issue with red solid wheels and tampo printing to sides and rear. Near Mint to Mint ("Kemps" models both have small chips) in Good to Excellent type N boxes. (4) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y34 Cadillac 452 V16 - pre-production colour trial model - red body and chassis, dark grey hood, light grey seat, black steering wheel, chrome 24-wheels, push fit axles and "Macau" base, rare. Excellent, the factory finish in Poor in places - in standard N box. £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y37 Garrett Steam Wagon - a pair of pre-production colour trial models - (1) "Pickfords" - red body, black chassis, yellow roof, yellow wheels and "China" to base; (2) "Milk Maid" - light blue body, navy blue chassis, cream side panels, white roof, blue wheels and "Macau" to base. Mint but for minor marks, unboxed. (2) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y37 Garrett Steam Wagon - a group to include harder to find variations - (1) "Chubbs" - pale blue body, navy blue chassis, white roof, pale blue wheels and with mis-spelling "Garrtt" on base, very rare; (2) a similar model but with correct spelling on base; (3) "Milk Maid" - cream body, navy blue cab and chassis, white roof, pale blue wheels and "China" to base; (4) a similar model but with cream roof and red wheels. Conditions are Near Mint to Mint in Fair to Excellent boxes. (4) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a group of pre-production trial cars to include (1) Y40 Mercedes Benz 770 - light grey body and chassis, lighter blue roof, maroon seats, chrome solid wheels and "China" on base; (2) a similar model but with medium blue roof; (3) Y45 Bugatti Royale - black body and chassis, darker blue side panel, dark blue seats, chrome solid wheels, "China" to base and unsmooth body before painting; (4) Y64 Lincoln Zephyr - cream body and chrome chassis, brown seats, chrome solid wheels, "China" on base and with dark yellow folded hood. Near Mint, unboxed. (4) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a small group of pre-production/trial models - (1) Y35 Ford Model A Pick Up Truck - "Ambrosia" - mid-blue cab and body, cream chassis, cream plastic roof, light orangey brown seats, chrome/cream solid wheels, "China" to base and dark blue bumper, extra hole in base; (2) Y41 Mercedes Benz L5 Lorry - "Howaldtswerke" - dark green body, dark grey chassis, glossy black mudguards, red 6-spoke wheels, chrome plated parts, "Macau" to base and with metal planking below engine load; (3) Y47 Morris Cowley Light Van - "Lindt" - black body and chassis, bright yellow roof, chrome 12-spoke wheels, "China" on base, small label fitted to side panels and without label or tampo to rear doors. Near Mint to Mint, unboxed. (3) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y42 Albion 10 Ton CX27 Lorry - "Libbys" - a group of pre-production/trial models - (1) mid-blue body, navy blue chassis, white cab, light blue wheels, "China" base and fitted with mixed load milk churns approximately half are gold plated and the others chrome; (2) a similar model but the milk churn load is all chrome plated and (3) a similar model but with thin tampo logo to cab sides. Near Mint to Mint, unboxed. (3) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a small group of pre-production/trial models - (1) Y62 Ford Model AA 1.5 Ton Truck - "Peacock" - lighter green body, black chassis, light grey roof, light green wheels and "China" on base; (2) YY062 Model Ford AA 1.5 Ton Truck - white body, red chassis, red roof, red seat, gold solid wheels and "China" on base; (3) Y63 Bedford Type KD Truck - "George Farrar" - light brown body, black chassis, darker red cab, chrome solid wheels, without stone load and Y-63 to "China" on base, model also has extra tampo to rear of truck. Near Mint to Mint, one is in pre-production box the other two unboxed. (3) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a mixed group of cars issued in wood grain style boxes with some minor seats and plastic variations noted including 2 x Y16 Mercedes SS Coupe with green plastic parts, 3 x Y10 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost with seat variations. Conditions are generally Excellent to Near Mint in Poor to Excellent boxes, three are unboxed. (24) £30-£50
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a large mixed group of cars and commercial vehicles in straw window boxes including 3 x Y10 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, 3 x Y11 Lagonda Drophead Coupe, 3 x Y14 Stutz Bear Cat and many others. An interesting group including minor plastic and wheel variations. Conditions are generally Excellent to Mint in Fair to Excellent boxes. (approx 115) £100-£120
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a mixed group of cars and commercial vehicles issued in maroon window boxes to include Y10 Maserati 250F Lightweight, Y11 Bugatti Type 51, Y8 Yorkshire Steam Wagon "Johnnie Walker" and many others. An interesting group with some minor variations noted. Conditions are generally Excellent to Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (100) £100-£120
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a large group of cars and commercial vehicles to include Y64 Lincoln Zephyr, Y47 Morris Van "Fullers", 3 x Y2 4.5 Litre Supercharged Bentley and many others. Condition is generally Excellent to Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (58) £100-£120
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Vans - a group of Code 3 issues to include "Harveys of Bristol"; (2) USA Olympics; (3) "Bowyers"; (4) "Lakeside Country Club; (5) "Aldershot News"; (6) "Millers of Poole"; (7) "Cockburns Port"; (8) "Wilkinsons Sword". Conditions are generally Excellent to Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. Most models have certificates. (8) £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Code 2 issues - 2 x Y22 Ford Model A Van "Bang & Olufsen" - cream body, red chassis, red roof, gold plated parts and with 24-spoke gold wheels - in original display box with outer packaging. Excellent to Near Mint (one model has scratches on bonnet) in Good to Excellent boxes. (2) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y16 Scania Vabis Half Track Post Bus - a pair of harder to find variations - (1) yellow body, gloss black chassis, silver metallic roof, gold parts, gold 12-spoke wheels and with rare black seats; (2) a similar model but fitted with light beige seats, possibly colour trial. Extremely rare. Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. (2) £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a group of special edition models to include (1) YS16 Scammell 100 Ton Truck-Trailer with Locomotive; (2) Y39 Passenger Coach and Horses; (3) YS46 Merryweather Steam Fire Engine; (4) YS43 Busch Self Propelled Fire Engine and others. Conditions are generally Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes with white outer card sleeves. (12) £70-£90
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a mixed group of models and gift sets including special editions - (1) YS65 Special Limited Edition Austin 7 Collection; (2) YS9 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7; (3) Jaguar SS100 in pewter; (4) Christmas Treasures 1994 and 1995, plus many others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (13) £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y43 Busch Self Propelled Fire Engine - pre-production/trial model - dark green body, brass collar and pipes, 5 x crew members, fitted with light red plastics. Very rare. Near Mint (some corrosive marks on unplated parts and rear crew member loose), unboxed. £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y12 Ford Model T Van - pre-production/trial model - cream body, black chassis, black roof, dark red 12-spoke wheels and with non-released poppy decals "Royal British Legion 75th Anniversary" - very rare. Excellent Plus (some small chips and loss of plating) in standard straw box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a group of pre-production/trial models - to include (1) Fowler B6 Crane Traction Engine - maroon body, black jib and "Daisy" on nameplate; (2) Yorkshire Steam Wagon - "D Selby Quarries Co Ltd" - model is fitted with double front wheels; (3) Diddler Trolley Bus with white upper deck and unusual screwed black base. Conditions are Excellent Plus to Near Mint, unboxed. (3) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear "Great Beers of the World" No.YGB-08 GMC Van "Steinlager" - pre-production/colour trial model - black body, chrome solid wheels and with large "Steinlager" decoration on side of van. Very rare. Near Mint with factory production marks to roof, in standard box. £50-£70
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Fire Series - a pair of pre-production colour trial models - (1) YFE27 Chevrolet Army Fire Truck YYM335189 - model is unusual as only having one red light on roof; (2) YYM35191 (YFE29) Bedford Fire Truck - pre-production colour trial model - all-white body and chassis, gold solid wheels and black plastic parts. Very rare. Near Mint in standard boxes. (2) £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Fire Series YFE29/YYM35191 maroon body, darker red fire extinguishers and no tampo printing or casting on baseplate; (2) a similar model but with slightly darker maroon body but much lighter than standard production model and with casting and tampo on baseplate. Very rare. Condition is generally Near Mint but one model is missing siren to roof, one with plastic former only, the other unboxed. (2) £40-£60
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a group of trial and harder to find models - (1) Y12 Ford Model T "Junior Collectors Club" - yellow body, black chassis, black roof, black seats and dark red 12-spoke wheels; (2) Y12 Ford Model T "Junior Collectors Club" - yellow body, red chassis, red roof, black seat and gold 12-spoke wheels; (3) YPP08 Ford Model A Van "Bosch" - blue body and chassis, grey seats, chrome 12-spoke wheels and fitted with spark plug to roof. Excellent Plus to Mint, unboxed. (3) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Collectables - a group of pre-production/colour trial models to include (1) YGB05 Ford Model AA Truck "Carlsberg" - green body, black chassis, red solid wheels, cream cab roof and with pale canopy; (2) YGB22 Atkinson Steam Wagon "Beamish" - green body, black chassis, red roof and fitted with colour trial yellow wheels; (3) YPC01 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck "Coca Cola" - red/yellow body, without copyright to base. Near Mint, one in standard box, two unboxed. (3) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y37 Garrett Steam Wagons - colour trial models "Chester Mystery Plays" - (1) dark blue body, red chassis, white roof and red wheels; (2) light blue body, dark blue chassis, white roof and light blue wheels; (3) red body, black chassis, yellow roof, yellow wheels and with baseplate rivets. Rare models. Condition is Excellent to Near Mint, one model has discolour to roof. (3) £20-£30
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - a group of colour trial models - (1) YPP02/SB Morris Courier "Lesney Products & Co Ltd" - cream body, blue chassis, silver wheels and blue roof; (2) a similar model but with darker blue roof and chassis; (3) YPP02/SA Morris Courier "3 Moko Winners" - white body, green chassis, green roof and off-white wheels; (4) Y34 GMC Van "The Chester Toy & Doll Museum" - white body, roof and chassis, chrome parts, chrome solid wheels and trial decals to body. Near Mint to Mint, unboxed. (4) £30-£40
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Matchbox Models of Yesteryear/Collectables - a group of pre-production/colour trial models - to include YGB05 Ford Model AA Truck "Campbells Tomato Soup" - red body, black chassis, silver wheels and red canopy with decals; (2) YTF "Taste of France" - "Raphael Quinquina" Citroen H Van - pink body with black and red side stripes, black base and light cream wheels; (3) Y39 Ford Model TT "Matchbox USA" - yellow body, black chassis, grey seat, black roof and gold 12-spoke wheels. Near Mint to Mint - one model is in standard box, two are unboxed. (3) £20-£30
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Matchbox Collectables - a group of pre-production/colour trial cars - "American Muscle Car Collection" - (1) YMC01 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 - dark metallic green body and white interior; (2) YMC02 Plymouth Cuda 440 - red body and black interior; (2) YMC03 Pontiac GTO - black body with black interior; (4) YMC12 Dodge Challenger - metallic blue body and black roof and interior. Conditions are Excellent to Near Mint, unboxed. (4) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "Oldies but Goodies" - a set of 16 models from DYG01 through to DYG16 to include (1) 1955 Ford Thunderbird; (2) 1948 De Soto; (3) 1956 Ford Fairlane etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. (16) £80-£100
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Matchbox Collectables "American Muscle Car Collection" YMC01 through to YMC12 to include (1) 1970 Plymouth GMX; (2) 1969 Dodge Charger; (3) Plymouth Cuda etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good Plus to Near Mint boxes, some duplication. (15) £80-£100
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Matchbox Collectables - a mixed group of cars to include - (1) DYG02/B 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air "Cruising with Coke"; (2) CCV06/B 1953 Corvette "Cruising with Coke" and (3) YMC05/B 1970 Ford Boss Mustang "Cruising with Coke", plus others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. (8) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "The Coca Cola Collection Vintage Vending Machines" - YYM96504 through to YYM96509 - to include (1) 1929 Morris Light Van; (2) 1937 Dodge Airflow etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good Plus to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "Cars of the Rich and Infamous" Collection to include DYM35178 1937 Chord Phaeton Sedan; (2) DYM35180 Lincoln Zephyr, plus others. Near Mint in Excellent boxes. (6) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "The Best of Scotland" Collection to include YWG02 "Long John" 1926 Ford TT; (2) YWG03 "Cutty Sark" 1929 Morris Van etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good Plus to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "The American Giants Pick Up Collection" to include YIS01 "Harley Davidson" 1955 Chevrolet Pick Up; (2) "Genuine Parts & Services" 1955 Chevy Pick Up etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Fair to Excellent boxes. (6) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "The Classic British Sports Car Collection" to include DYB01 1959 Triumph TR3A; (2) DYB03 1955 Morgan 4x4, (3) DYB07 Lotus Super Seven, plus others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (7) £50-£70
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Matchbox Collectables "The Classic American Pick Up Trucks Collection" to include (1) YTC06 The 1934 International Harvester C Series; (2) YTC05 1938 Studebaker Coupe Express Model etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "The Dinky Peterbilt Tractor & Trailer Series" to include DYM35269 "Michelin"; (2) DYM35270 "The Sinclair" etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good Plus to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "The First Great 4x4 Collection" to include YYM35057 1966 Ford Bronco; (2) YYM35053 1946 Dodge Power Wagon etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "The Great Outdoors Collection" to include YYM38056 "Mallard Acres 1969" Chevy K5 Blazer; YYM38055 "Marlin Adventures 1966" Ford Bronco, plus others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "The Red Cross Series Ambulance Collection" to include YYM38057 1912 Ford Model T; YYM38059 1947 Citroen H Van French Field Service Ambulance, plus others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £60-£80
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Matchbox Collectables - a group of various models to include YYM92087 "Jack Daniels" International Pick Up Truck; YYM92014 "Coca Cola" 1937 GMC Delivery Truck; YYM96546 "Coca Cola" 1948 GMC COE Delivery Truck and others. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (8) £50-£70
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Matchbox Collectables "The Vintage Police Cars Collection" to include DYM38024 1926 Ford TT Van "New York Police Department"; (2) DYM38023 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air "The Atlanta Police Department" etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "Pioneers of Progress Collection" to include YYM36832 3M 1920 Mack AC; (2) YYM36836 US Steel 1948 GMC Coe. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £40-£60
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Matchbox Collectables "The Matchbox Collectables Texaco Collection" to include YYM38298 1955 Chevy Service Truck; YYM38044 "Texaco 1920" Mack AC Tanker. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (5) £30-£50
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Matchbox Collectables Dinky "The Great Tanks of the World" to include DYM37581 Panther Type A Tank; DYM37584 Churchill Mark VII Tank. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (8) £50-£70
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Matchbox Collectables - a group of mainly military related vehicles - to include YY012/SB 1912 Ford Model T Ambulance x 4; YY034/SC 1937 GMC Ambulance Van x 4. Conditions are generally Near Mint to Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (8) £30-£40
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Matchbox Collectables "The Worlds Legendary Spirits Collection" to include YYM37791 "Cutty Sark" 1929 Morris Light Van; YYM37789 "Bacardi" 1926 Ford Model TT. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£50
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Matchbox Collectables - a group of mainly "Budweiser" related models to include DYM37622 "Budweiser Bowling Bu; (2) DYM37599 "Budweiser Fly Fishing" etc. Conditions are generally Near Mint in Good to Excellent boxes. (6) £30-£50
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