Matchbox Variations 1953 - 1969

MG1-B1 MATCHBOX GARAGE, 9 1/4" (235mm) 1961 Box types C & D
Two storey garage, red base with recessed area for “ESSO” pumps & service ramp with a yellow manhole cover
in front. Yellow building and yellow clip on ramp to the side & rear. Lower section has 1 paned plastic window &
service area. Upper storey has 2 paned plastic windows. Red painted diecast metal fascia board with
“MATCHBOX” Sales & Service Station transfer underneath a square black clock face with red ‘ESSO” text
above.
__1. red base & service ramp, yellow manhole, ramp & building, MATCHBOX & ESSO markings ($300 e)
__2. green base & service area, white manhole, ramp & building, “B.P” sign replaces a clock, B.P. marking
MG1-B2 MATCHBOX GARAGE, 9 1/4" (235mm) 1963 Box types C & D
Two storey garage, green base with recessed area for “BP” pumps & service ramp with a white manhole cover
in front. White building and white clip on ramp to the side & rear. Lower section has 1 paned plastic window &
service area. Upper storey has 2 paned plastic windows. Yellow painted diecast metal fascia board with
“MATCHBOX” Sales & Service Station transfer underneath a square black clock face with ‘”BP” logo above.
__1. green base & service ramp, white manhole, ramp & building, MATCHBOX & BP markings($150 V)($200 e)
MG1-C MATCHBOX SERVICE STATION, 12 1/2" (300mm) 1967 Box types F
Single storey garage with separate fuel pump and clear plastic room. Moulded in white plastic with a variety of
stickers advertising foodstuffs and petrol. The top of the service station had a red “MATCHBOX” label with 3
plastic flagpoles & flags. Included was a metal “BP” sign. Later issued stations came with a cardboard roadway
base.
Gift Set with 13D, 32C & 56B ($140 e)
__1. service area and forecourt pumps, MATCHBOX & BP markings ($100 V) ($90 e)