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14/04/2023 12:03 pm
In 1953, Lesney, later called Matchbox started sales  with a miniature coach and horses for Elizabeth IIs Coronation.
In celebration of the anniversary, current Matchbox owner, Mattel is paying tribute with a special-edition Matchbox seies. There are seven different assortments - one for each decade with seven in each set - feature new castings of iconic models such as the Jaguar D-Type, Porsche 911 and a Routemaster bus with a Union Jack.
These highly detailed miniature vehicles sold  in vast quantities over the last 70 years. By 1970, over 100 million vehicles were sold each year.Â
Here is a preview of the 70th anniversary issues, all due out in 2023. I bought my first ones yesterday. Pictures come from Top Gear.
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14/04/2023 12:11 pm
They look good. Do you plan to buy them all?
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
David Green reacted
14/04/2023 2:14 pm
I'm sure these will be a big hit with collectors, but Lesney crafted the Queen's coach & horses in 1953, not 1973.
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HA! I see that you JUST NOW corrected that. 😀 😀 😀Â
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Topic starter
14/04/2023 2:19 pm
Hi  Ed,
So far I’ve got the Jaguar D-Type, MGB Coupe and the Routemaster bus. I will probably end up with about half of the 49 offered. Some may be harder to find than others.
Ed Davis reacted
14/04/2023 2:42 pm
Thanks. Could you do a close-up photo of the MGB coupe? I am familiar with the real car and would like to see how good the model is.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Topic starter
14/04/2023 3:23 pm
Hi Ed,
I just got the one MGB Coupe so far and have not removed it from packaging. Here it is as bought.Â
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Matchbox 2023 Collectors 1971 MGB GT Coupe # 8
This is the Canadian packaging.
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