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11/02/2022 12:10 pm
19-B MGA Sports Car, 1/69 scale. Introduced 1958, discontinued 1961.
11/02/2022 12:14 pm
Another favorite from my childhood which I have in my collection. This was the model that educated me about English drivers being on the other side of the car and road.
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13/02/2022 10:47 am
1963 Lesney Matchbox Collectors Catalog
Catalog shows all Matchbox models that were manufactured by the Lesney factory in 1963.
The publication is very nicely prepared and contains new products that have not been seen up to that point. Announces a new era of Matchbox.
13/02/2022 11:25 am
Well this clip sure put a smile on my face this morning! Very nostalgic.
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14/02/2022 11:11 am
19-C Aston Martin Formula 1 Race Car, 1/61 scale. Introduced 1962, discontinued 1964.
This model had a grey plastic driver. Most carried the number 19 but 5 and 52 were also found (as used on other race cars by Lesney).
14/02/2022 1:28 pm
1963 Lesney Matchbox Collectors CatalogCatalog shows all Matchbox models that were manufactured by the Lesney factory in 1963.The publication is very nicely prepared and contains new products that have not been seen up to that point. Announces a new era of Matchbox.
Personally I was disappointed when Matchbox started with the opening doors and such. I much preferred the look of their earlier toys.
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16/02/2022 10:29 am
18-A Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, 1/112 scale. Introduced 1955, discontinued 1957.
Note the green treads. A similar model was made in 1993 for the 40th anniversary with black treads.
18-B Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer, 1/102 scale. Introduced 1958, discontinued 1960.
This second issue was slightly larger and all yellow.
16/02/2022 10:42 am
I have almost all of the tractors and dozers (I think...lol) and love them.
17/02/2022 10:35 am
I still have this one too, but the treads are now in multiple parts! I have not searched for replacements though...
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18/02/2022 12:09 pm
20-A ERF Heavy Lorry, 1/100 scale. Introduced 1956, discontinued 1958.
20-B ERF 686 Heavy Lorry, 1/125 scale. Introduced 1959, discontinued 1964.
18/02/2022 1:44 pm
I have these two. The maroon lorry also came with gold colored saddle tanks and grille as I recall.
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18/02/2022 2:33 pm
I finally watched the video showing the pages in the matchbox catalog. I enjoyed it very much. Though I had only a few Matchbox models, I do remember many of the ones in the catalog.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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20/02/2022 12:50 pm
20-C 1964 Chevrolet Impala Taxi, 1/72 scale. Introduced 1965, discontinued 1968.
20/02/2022 2:50 pm
20-C 1964 Chevrolet Impala Taxi, 1/72 scale. Introduced 1965, discontinued 1968.
David; I notice that this one is also a 1964 car but unlike the '64 Pontiac, its doors don't open (mind you it is a 4dr.). Was the opening doors feature a short lived thing for Matchbox?