Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1975 - 1978
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
22 mm (height); 34 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.38
Summary
A die-cast toy model ‘Matchbox Superfast' vehicle No.7; "HAIRY HUSTLER". Model is painted white with red stripes and black and white checkered patterns. It has an orange plastic window and silver plastic interiors. The paintwork has some scratches but 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: 'MATCHBOX ® Superfast / NO 7 HAIRY HUSTLER / MADE IN ENGLAND / © 1971 LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co LTD' On the base: 'PAT No. 1238821'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer