Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1972
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
25 mm (height); 31 mm (width); 71 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.17
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 58; "WOOSH-N-PUSH". The model is painted yellow with red plastic seats and rear. It also has a sticker on the boot with the number '2' in black and white. The model is in good condition with just a few scratches in 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 / WOOSH-N-PUSH No. 58 / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1972 LESNEY / PRODUCTS & Co. Ltd.' Back of the underplate: 'PAT No. / 1238927'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer