Matchbox Variations 1953 - 1969
A guide to model variations in the Matchbox range of the Regular Wheel 1-75 Series, Accessory Pack, Major Pack, King Size, Presentation & Gift Sets - 1953-1970
A guide to model variations in the Matchbox range of the Regular Wheel 1-75 Series, Accessory Pack, Major Pack, King Size, Presentation & Gift Sets - 1953-1970
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8D CATERPILLAR TRACTOR, 2" (51mm) 1964 Box type E
Yellow body, no driver, large black plastic rollers, green rubber treads, rounded axles, No 8 cast, no hole in
baseplate (A) or with hole (B) with or without infill around engine
body
A - large exhaust stack, small engine parts on right side, & square edged ridge on inside by rear hook
B - as type A with lower round edge on inside at rear
C - small exhaust stack, infill under manifold, large engine parts, type B rear
D - as type C with infill behind radiator
8D2
8D3 (E1)
8D5 (E1) ) (V)
__1. baseplate A, body A ($35)
__2. baseplate A, body B($45 TM)
__3. baseplate A, body C ($70 e)
__4. baseplate B, body C
__5. baseplate B, body D A B C D
8E FORD MUSTANG FASTBACK, 2 7/8" (74mm) 1966 Box types E & F
White body, red interior, clear windows, recessed hole in base for steering, with or without silver grille, rear
ends of air vents square or pointed
8E7 restoration
8E2 (E4)
__1. black plastic ft, wheels, "patent pending" on flat base, without tow guides, steering slot not recessed,
pointed vents ($55 TM) ($35)
__2. same as 1, recessed steering slot ($45 TM) ($35)
__3. silver hub caps, bpt, "patent pending" on flat base, without tow guides, steering slot recessed, pointed
vents($60 W
__4. same as 3, without tow guides, squared vents
__5. same as 4, with tow guides
__6. same as 5, "Pat No. 1097556" on raised base, shiny or matt
black baseplate
__7. orange body, silver wheels, bpt, Pat No. on raised base, steering slot recessed, tow guides,
squared vents($750 e) ($450)
9A DENNIS FIRE ESCAPE, 2 1/4" (57mm) 1955 Box type B
Red body, no number cast, with & without gold trim on grille, driver's hat, booster under ladder, top of
ladder rails, top of dash, driver with open or closed gap between arms, legs & steering wheel, metal wheels,
crimped axles, no front bumper, metal escape wheel attached to ladder
9A3
9A3
__1. 9mm escape wheel with 16 spokes ($350 V)
__2.13mm escape wheel with 2.75mm hubs, open gaps($130)
__3.13mm escape wheel with 3.5mm hubs, open gaps
__4.13mm escape wheel with 3.5mm hubs, closed gaps
__5.13mm escape wheel with 4mm hubs, closed gaps
9A1
9A2 (B1)