Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1975
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
21 mm (height); 40 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.25
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 36; "FORMULA 5000”. The model is painted orange, with a blue plastic moulded driver in the driving seat. The rear wing has a sticker on with the words, "Formula 5000" on. The sticker from the bonnet is missing, leaving behind a mark where it once was. The model has rust on the 'engine' and a number of marks on the underside of the rear wing.
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 36 FORMULA 5000 / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1975 LESNEY / PRODUCTS & Co Ltd.' Either side of the engine: '5000'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer