Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1969
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
18 mm (height); 22 mm (width); 70 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.21
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Series' vehicle, No. 20; "LAMBORGHINI MARZAL". This model is painted in a bright orange with orange plastic windows. There are a number of scratches on the paintwork and the left window is also scratched. It is based on a one off prototype concept car presented at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show by Lamborghini.
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: 'SUPERFAST / MADE IN ENGLAND / LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. / © 1969 / "MATCHBOX" SERIES No 20 / LAMBORGHINI MARZAL / PAT.APP.' On the rear numberplate: 'TO 1149'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer