Toy car
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1974
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
23 mm (height); 32 mm (width); 76 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.7.1
Summary
One of two die-cast toy models of 'Matchbox Superfast' vehicle No. 56, "Hi-Tailer". The model is in poor condition with scratching to the paintwork and all of the stickers have come off, leaving behind discoloured paper and black marks.
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 / N0.56 HI-TAILER / © 1974 / LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co LTD.' On either side of the engine: 'ZOOM'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer