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 Matchbox Model Auction - Tuesday 20 August 2024 10:00

The Matchbox Model Auction to be held on the 20th of August includes Superfast models, Gift Sets, carry cases and empty boxes, plus collectors’ catalogues and international pocket catalogues. Further items include Super Kings, Speed Kings, Skybusters, Yesteryears, Lesney Giftware and Regular Wheels. There are large groups of Matchbox Mattel Wheels issues, MB series, Convoy series and blister pack groups.   The sale also includes a MB Moko “Pop-Pop” series motor scooter, and pre production colour trial models.

 Highlights include; 

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Lot 456 - Matchbox Regular Wheels 50c Ford kennel Truck  Pre-Production Colour Trail - Metallic Dark Aqua, white plastic front grille, black plastic wheels (without dog figures) See-Photo - does have some light pitting to roof and bonnet plus some discoloration to grille) with standard model in picture for comparison only (Not included) 
Estimate: £300 - £400
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Lot 242 - Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe - metallic gold body, black grille and seats, metallic purple chassis, front and rear bumpers with model numbers cast but without raised tabs and held into position by different sized rivets, brass 24-spoke wheels, folded hood is loose - Near Mint a clean bright example in a Fair to Good type G box.
Estimate: £200 - £300
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Lot 183 - Matchbox Superfast 40b Bedford Horse Box Pre-production colour trial - orange cab, red plastic body with brown ramp, (missing 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 Plus Unboxed.
Estimate: £200 - £300