Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1970
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
25 mm (height); 30 mm (width); 76 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.26
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle, No. 54; "FORD CAPRI". The model is painted in a bright orange with cream plastic interior. The model should have an open-able bonnet, but the bonnet is now missing, revealing the moulded silver plastic beneath. The model also has a number of scratches to 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: '(A) / MATCHBOX ® Series No.54 / FORD CAPRI / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1970 / LESNEY PRODucts & Co Ltd. /SUPERFAST'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer