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08/10/2010 7:06 pm
(Pic) A vintage Harley-Davidson with sidecar
Here is a Matchbox small-scale diecast that I have had since I was a kid. It's an older Harley-Davidson motorcycle complete with a streamlined sidecar.
Mike
08/10/2010 10:33 pm
looks like a lesney to me
Matchbox did a triumph. harley, and lambretta with sidecars in 1-57 and a vintage Sunbeam combo in Yesteryear.
Congrats on condition these models are now quite rare in good condition the bar ends get snapped off and that is how you usually find them in the cheap boxes at toy fairs. complete ones tend to be costly even if not mint.
I am sure Chris S has some examples to show
09/10/2010 1:49 am
Around 1970 they also did a dirt track bike that fit into a trailer
It was a Honda, if I recall.
09/10/2010 2:09 am
[Pic] Harley vs Sunbeam
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The 1914 Sunbeam was No8 in the Yesteryear series (1962-1969), while the Harley was No66 in the 1-75 Matchbox series (1962-1967)!
09/10/2010 4:45 am
You are correct Sir, have a look (Pics)...
My well-played-with MBX #38 bought new.
Larger, The Trax Falcon Squire made LHD with a horizontal flip (don't look too closely at the name badge); the Honda's rather large.
I think 1/43 motorcycles would be hot sellers...
TG
09/10/2010 6:54 am
BTW Tom, the latest AQ has a story on the Falcons from down under
09/10/2010 6:55 am
I seem to recall the Sunbeam was around 1:34 scale
11/10/2010 12:34 pm
You are right here Harv - this was indeed the model's scale.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
11/10/2010 12:36 pm
It is a small world Tom - I got one of these too ....
when I was a kid.
However, mine was the earlier issue with an orange trailer w/o the Honda sign.
BTW scale for the MC is 1:41st.
Thanks for posting.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
11/10/2010 12:37 pm
A neat duo Karl and interesting facts on issue dates.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK