Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1970
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
25 mm (height); 27 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.22
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Series' vehicle, No. 22; "FREEMAN INTER-CITY COMMUTER". The model is of a six-seater car painted in a deep red colour and with cream plastic interior. It also has stick on decorations on each of the front doors in yellow and black. The model is in fair condition with a few paint scratches and signs of wear to the stickers.
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 / "MATCHBOX" ® SERIES / No22 / FREEMAN INTER-CITY / COMMUTER / MADE IN ENGLAND / LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co. Ltd / © 1970'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer