Matchbox Variations 1953 - 1969

Acknowledgements
Lorna, Vicky and Andrew at Vectis (V) for allowing the use of photographs of past auctions
and use of auction prices. http://www.vectis.co.uk/Page/Index.aspx. Prices shown are a
range of values taken from various Vectis auctions and to be seen as a guide only.
Nick Jones for the information on his website. http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk/
Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr 1989
Value are given in NZ$ (approx. conversion: NZ$10 = US$7.5, NZ$10 = £5 NZ$10 = €6)
Matchbox Gift Sets
USA Bronner Presentation Gift Sets
The first Gift Sets were the idea of American importer, Fred Bronner. In 1957 three different
sets were marketed only in the United States and numbered PS.1, PS.2 and PS.3. They
contained 8 normally boxed models packed in a Presentation Box. They were sequenced
PS.1: models 1 – 8, PS.2: models 9 – 16 and PS.3: models 17 – 24. In 1958 three more
sets were issued, again with 8 models per set and finally in 1959 2 more sets were issued.
No more sets were issued after this time so models 65 onwards were not available in such
sets. By the mid 60’s the sets were phased out. These are some of the rarest Gift Sets and
not often seen for sale. Values are estimated to be in the $8,000 - $10,000 range.
Presentation Set PS.1
Presentation Set PS.2
Presentation Set PS.3
Presentation Set PS.4
Presentation Set PS.5