Toy tractor
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1972
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
35 mm (height); 36 mm (width); 56 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.36
Summary
A die-cast toy model ‘Matchbox Superfast' vehicle No.25; "MOD TRACTOR". The model is painted metallic pink with a silver plastic engine and an orange plastic seat. The model is in good condition with only a few scratches in the paintwork, however the front wheels aren't sitting right on their axel anymore.
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: 'MOD TRACTOR / NO 25 / MATCHBOX ® / LESNEY PRODS. & Co. LTD / © 1972 / MADE IN ENGLAND'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer