Toy bus
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1966
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
28 mm (height); 25 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.39
Summary
A die-cast toy model ‘Matchbox Series' vehicle No 66; "COACH". The model is a Greyhound bus painted in silver with stickers down either side with the word 'GREYHOUND' in blue, and the symbol of the company. The paintwork has a number of scratches and both of the stickers are starting to come away.
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: 'MADE IN ENGLAND / BY LESNEY / "MATCHBOX" SERIES No. 66 / COACH'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer