Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1972
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
21 mm (height); 32 mm (width); 73 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.12
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle; No.9, "A.M.X. JAVELIN". The model is painted a bright lime with yellow plastic interior. The front doors both open on a hinge. The model is in fair condition with some scratching to the paintwork.
Provenance
Collected and played with by donors’ late son, Marcus, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr and Mrs John Parry in December 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base: 'MATCHBOX SUPERFAST / No.9 A.M.X JAVELIN / MADE IN ENGLAND / ©1972 LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co LTD' Between the back wheels on the base: 'PAT No. 983558 / PAT No. 1238927'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer