Toy truck
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1972 - 1975
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
23 mm (height); 27 mm (width); 70 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.14
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 6 'Ford Pick-Up'. The model is painted red, and has some scratches 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 SERIES / NO. 6 / FORD PICK-UP (a) / MADE IN ENGLAND / BY LESNEY / PAT. APP. / SUPERFAST' On the numberplates: 'NU - 712' On the numberplates: 'FORD'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer