Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1972 - 1975
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
18 mm (height); 32 mm (width); 70 mm (depth)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.15
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 4; "Gruesome Twosome". The model is painted in a bright metallic orange, with pink seats inside. There should be two silver engines, but the front one is missing. There are also a number of scratches on 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 / GRUESOME TWOSOME No.4 / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1971 LESNEY PROD & Co Ltd.'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer