Toy lorry
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1969
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
30 mm (height); 25 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.18
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 32 BP "Ergomatic Cab". The model painted in white and green is in fair condition, with some scratches on the paintwork, and only one of the stickers remaining on one side. The sticker is quite discoloured and worn but the letters 'BP' can be made out in green.
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: 'ERGOMATIC CAB / SUPERFAST /PAT. APP. / MADE IN / ENGLAND / BY LESNEY / MATCHBOX / SERIES'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer