Car
Lesney
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1976
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
72 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665418
Summary
A die-cast 'Matchbox' metal model BMW 3.0 CSL car in bright orange with the BMW badge on the bonnet. There are two opening doors with unglazed openings revealing cream plastic seats inside. The windscreen, rear window, and two side windows are of pale green transparent plastic. The four wheels are of silver coloured metal with black plastic tyres. The grilles, rear trim, and underside are of silver coloured metal.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the car: 'PAT NO 983558/ MATCHBOX SUPERFAST/ NO 45 BMW 3.0 CSL/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ C 1976 LESNEY PROD AND CO LD'
Makers and roles
Lesney , maker