Toy van
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1970
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
33 mm (height); 29 mm (width); 68 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.33
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Series' vehicle, No. 23; "VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER DORMOBILE". The model is painted orange with sailboat stickers on either side of the main body and an open-able orange plastic roof. The model has some light scratches in the paintwork at the corners but is otherwise in good condition.
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: 'PAT APP / DORMOBILE / "MATCHBOX" ® SERIES / No 23 /VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1970 / LESNEY PROD. & CO LTD / SUPERFAST' Rear number plate: 'VMV / 252H'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer