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 Matchbox Model Auction - Thursday 19 September 2024 10:00

This auction features over 500 lots of Matchbox models, including Superfast, King Size, Regular Wheels and Yesteryears. Lots include boxed and unboxed models, carry cases, gift sets, giftware and empty boxes. The sale includes pre-production colour trial models, Code 2 and 3 Yesteryear models, The Perfect Toy MICA re-issues plus books, catalogues and ephemera. There is also a selection of Matchbox original artwork by Doug Post.

 Highlights include; 

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Lot 511 - Matchbox Original Artwork by Doug Post - 1980s, comprising: Original Water Colour / Gouache Artwork for the Matchbox 1/72nd Scale Kit PK-104 Curtiss Helldiver on Artboard with loose contempory Agency cover. Image Measures 47 x 32 cm. Image Near Mint overall. Unique
Estimate: £400 - £500
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Lot 144 - Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y3 1910 Benz Limousine Pre-production colour trial model - white body, matt black roof and chassis, unplated parts and 12-spoke wheels, separate radiator shell to headlamps, "No Y-3" cast on base, dark green seats and grille (early seat trials without lugs cast - see photo) - from the Ray Bush Collection - Excellent unboxed.
Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 33 - Matchbox Superfast 40b Bedford Horse Box Pre-production colour trial - orange cab, red plastic body with brown ramp, with loose Horses, clear windows, bare metal smooth base without raised detail which has not been zinc plated, front grille has "Bedford" lettering but does not have the Griffin cast to bottom right corner and grille is smooth without raised detail, model also does not have front number plate cast, dot-dash wheels - Excellent, a few light marks to roof, Unboxed.
Estimate: £200 - £300