This Anglia, although out of scale compared to most other Matchbox cars, was one of my favorites as a kid and I have one in my collection. It is generally more pricey than other Matchbox on ebay I have noticed.
15-D VW 1500 Saloon, 1/59 scale, Introduced in 1968, deleted in early 1969.
This Vollkswagon 1500 Saloon initially came in white with cream interior and silver metal wheels with black plastic tires. First issues had a black 137 decal on the doors which was soon changed to a label. This is the hardest to find issue of the VW 1500.
15-E VW 1500 Saloon, 1/59 scale, Introduced in late 1969, deleted in 1972.
This one has 'Superfast' wheels. Colour started out off white, moving to cream and then to metallic red. A final off white issue was for Japan only (Note box, also very rare).
17-A&B Bedford Removals Van, 1/150 scale, Introduced in 1955, deleted in 1960.
This model went through several colour changes starting maroon, then blue and finally green. It said 'Matchbox Removals Service'vin white or outlined in black. There was no number on the base.
Don't be fooled by the common 40th Anniversary issue in dark blue issued in 1993.
17-A&B Bedford Removals Van, 1/150 scale, Introduced in 1955, deleted in 1960.
This model went through several colour changes starting maroon, then blue and finally green. It said 'Matchbox Removals Service'vin white or outlined in black. There was no number on the base.
Don't be fooled by the common 40th Anniversary issue in dark blue issued in 1993.
Is that really 1/150 scale or 1/50 scale? Afterall, my N-scale railroad vehicles are 1/160 scale. It doesn't appear that this vintage Matchbox is only slightly larger. But then again, maybe it is......🤔 🤔 Please help, 1/50 scale doesn't seem correct either (looks too tiny to be larger than a 1/64 truck)... 🤔 🤔
I have three collector guides that say 1/150 scale for the Bedford Van. The only other source is a couple of sale listings that say 1/64 scale, but that incorrect for sure and likely a guess by the seller. The model is 2.125 inches long with translates to a van being 26.5 feet long at 1/150 scale which seems correct.
Your pictures show some interesting N scale vehicles.
Thanks very much for this continuing series David; I'm really enjoying it. I have my Moko-Lesney-Matchbox collection still packed away due to my recent residence change, so this motivates me to get it out on display. These little jewels/art forms provide so much enjoyment....nostalgia driven mostly I guess.
