Toy truck
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1975
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
33 mm (height); 32 mm (width); 72 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.16
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 23; "ATLAS". The model is a dump truck, with a moveable part at the rear allowing it to be tipped. The main body of the truck is painted in a dark blue, with an orange interior, and orange 'skip'. In good condition with some black marks on the inside of orange 'skip'.
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.23 ATLAS / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1975 LESNEY / PRODUCTS & Co Ltd.'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer