Model car
Lesney
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1978
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
70 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665421
Summary
A 'Matchbox' model Porsche Turbo car made of die cast metal finished in silver colour with a black metal underside and four black plastic wheels with silver coloured plastic trims. There are two opening doors with unglazed windows, and a windscreen, a rear window and two side windows in fixed clear plastic. The interior and seats are made of red plastic, and there is a red plastic tow hook.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the car: 'MATCHBOX SUPERFAST/No 3 PORSCHE TURBO/C 1978 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LD/PAT No 983558'
Makers and roles
Lesney , maker