Matchbox Variations 1953 - 1969

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BibliographyJones, Nick. Vintage British Diecasts, Nick Jones Moko Lesney Matchbox ToyCollecting - Variation and Price Guide.Mack, Charles. Collecting Matchbox Regular Wheels, 1953-1969. Atglen,Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 2001Mack, Charles. Lesney’s Matchbox Toys, Regular Wheel Years, 1947-1969,with Revised Price Guide, Revised 2 nd Edition. Atglen, Pennsylvania:Schiffer Publishing, 2000Mack, Charles. The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys, with Values. Atglen,Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 1997McGimpsey, Kevin & Orr, Stewart. Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys TheFirst Forty Years. Chester, England: Major Production, 1989Schiffer, Nancy. Matchbox Toys, Revised 5 th Edition, Revised Price Guide.Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, 2000Colpitts, Harold. Matchbox From 1953-1969, 1-75 Series Regular Wheels.Mt Vernon, Massachusetts: Sir Speedy, 1983Stannard, Michael. Matchbox 1-75 Series 1953-1969 Collectors Catalogue.Spalding, Linconshire: Three M’s Promotions, 1985
1-75 BoxesAs well as the many model variations, boxes also come in an array of styles.An useful reference source is fcarnaham.com. worth many hours of visiting.A detailed site about the 1-75 Series boxes is the excellent Vintage lesney Online.TYPE A - Moko Lesney with Script Lettering (1953 - 1954)Only the first seven models were issued with this box. The word "MOKO" appears in scriptlettering, while "LESNEY" is in block letters. All are quite rare.TYPE B - Moko Lesney with Script Lettering (1954 - 1960)Basically the same as Type A box, but the word "MOKO" is now in block letters. All 1-75series models had this box, some with more than one variation.There are 5 sub-types in this series: B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5B1Plain blue end flap with no number or nameB2Blue end flap with black model numberB3Blue end flap with the model number in a white circleB4Blue end flap with the model number in a white circle belowwhite panel with black lettered model nameB5Blue end flap with the model number in a white circle belowwhite lettered model name
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MatchboxRegular Wheel, AccessoriesM
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AcknowledgementsFirstly, to my pare
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33C LAMBORGHINI MIURA, 1969, 2 3/4"
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1A DIESEL ROAD ROLLER, 1 7/8" (50mm
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2C MUIR HILL DUMPER, 2 1/6" (54mm)
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4B MASSEY HARRIS TRACTOR, 1 5/8" (4
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5D LONDON BUS, 2 3/4" (70mm) 1965 B
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6D FORD PICKUP TRUCK, 2 3/4" (71mm)
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8A CATERPILLAR TRACTOR, 1 1/2" (41m
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9B DENNIS FIRE ESCAPE, 2 1/4" (58mm
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11A ROAD TANKER, 2" (52mm) 1955 Box
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12C SAFARI LAND ROVER, 2 1/3" (71mm
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14A DAIMLER AMBULANCE, 1 7/8" (49mm
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15C REFUSE TRUCK, 2 1/2" (64mm) 196
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16D CASE BULLDOZER, 2 1/2" (64mm) 1
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17E HORSE BOX, 2 7/8" (72mm) 1969 B
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19B MGA SPORTS CAR, 2 1/4" (56mm) 1
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21A LONG DISTANCE COACH, 2 1/4" (57
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22B 1958 VAUXHALL CRESTA, 2 5/8" (6
Page 41 and 42: 23C BLUEBIRD DAUPHINE TRAILER, 2 1/
Page 43 and 44: 25B VOLKSWAGEN 1200 SEDAN, 2 1/2" (
Page 45 and 46: 27C CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL, 2 3/4"
Page 47 and 48: 29B AUSTIN A55 CAMBRIDGE SEDAN, 2 3
Page 49 and 50: 31B FORD FAIRLANE STATION WAGON, 2
Page 51 and 52: 33A FORD ZODIAC MKII SEDAN, 2 5/8"
Page 53 and 54: 34C VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER, 2 5/8" (65mm
Page 55 and 56: 36C OPEL DIPLOMAT, 2 3/4" (74mm) 19
Page 57 and 58: 38C HONDA MOTORCYCLE & TRAILER, 2 7
Page 59 and 60: 40C HAY TRAILER, 3 1/4" (86mm) 1967
Page 61 and 62: 42C IRON FAIRY CRANE, 3" (76mm) 196
Page 63 and 64: 44B ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V, 2 7/8" (
Page 65 and 66: 46B PICKFORDS REMOVAL VAN, 2 5/8" (
Page 67 and 68: 47C DAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK, 3"
Page 69 and 70: 50A COMMER PICKUP, 2 1/2" (64mm) 19
Page 71 and 72: 52A MASERATI 4CLT RACER, 2 3/8" (61
Page 73 and 74: 54A SARACEN PERSONNEL CARRIER, 2 1/
Page 75 and 76: 56A LONDON TROLLEY BUS, 2 5/8" (67m
Page 77 and 78: 58A BEA COACH, 2 1/2" (65mm) 1958 B
Page 79 and 80: 59C FORD GALAXIE FIRE CHIEF CAR, 2
Page 81 and 82: 62B TV SERVICE VAN, 2 1/2" (64mm) 1
Page 83 and 84: 64B MG 1100, 2 5/8" (67mm) 1966 Box
Page 85 and 86: 67B VOLKSWAGEN 1600TL, 2 3/4" (68mm
Page 87 and 88: 70B FORD GRIT SPREADER TRUCK, 2 5/8
Page 89 and 90: 72B STANDARD JEEP, 2 3/8" (61mm) 19
Page 91: 74B DAIMLER BUS, 3" (76mm) 1966 Box
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Page 99: TYPE F - Transitional (1969)In 1969
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Page 119 and 120: M4-B GMC & FRUEHAUF HOPPER TRAIN, 1
Page 121 and 122: M7-A JENNINGS CATTLE TRUCK, 1960, 4
Page 123 and 124: Major Pack Boxes 1957-1962The early
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Page 127 and 128: K2-B K.W.DUMP TRUCK, 1964, 5 2/3”
Page 129 and 130: K4-B GMC TRACTOR & FRUEHAUF HOPPERS
Page 131 and 132: K8-A SCAMMELL LOW LOADER & D-9 CATE
Page 133 and 134: K10-B SCAMMELL PIPE TRUCK, 1967, 8
Page 135 and 136: K14-A TAYLOR JUMBO CRANE, 1960, 5
Page 137 and 138: K19-A SCAMMELL TIPPER TRUCK,1967, 4
Page 139 and 140: Kingsize box typesI contacted Tom C
Page 141: 1967-1968 "Window" boxesWindow (W2)
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AcknowledgementsLorna, Vicky and An
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Gift Sets G1The first series of Gif
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Gift Sets G3The G3 Gift Sets contin
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Gift Sets G51960-61 G-5a Army Set19
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Gift Sets G71960 G-7a Models of Yes
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Gift Sets G91963 G-9a Major Series
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MatchboxRoadway SeriesRoadway Serie
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MatchboxPainting BooksA set of 4 pa
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