FODEN COAL TRUCK

One of the most respected names in steam engine vehicles. William Foden produced trucks for a variety of uses in England in the early days of the century. Indeed, Foden’s designs were so surperior, he frequently sued competitors for copying them. In 1900, Foden introduced an “overtype” steam engine. The 300 psi engine was mounted on a short locomotive-type boiler and the vehicle traveled at two speeds: 2 mph and 6 mph.
Within 20 years, Foden developed an advanced vehicle that could attain speeds up to 25 mph—quite a feat considering that the standard speed limit for trucks was 20 mph.
One of the most important roles Foden vehicles played was to carry coal—an important energy source at the time.
Now a steam-powered coal carrying Foden truck is captured as an authentic model by the masters of die-cast classic.

1960 FERRARI DINO 246/V12

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear – Y16-1960 Ferrari Dino 246/V12

Phill Hill shone in this front engined Ferrari in the 1960 Belgian GP and then drove it to win the Italian GP. One month later it was fifted with a 3-litre V12 engine for Tasman racing in New Zealand. It survived there for nearly 20 years before being restored as the only original GP Ferrari. Engine: 2953 cc V12-cylinder – 310 bhp – 180 mph.

1932 BUGATTI TYPE 51

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear – Y11-1932 Bugatti Type 51

Type 51 was the pinnacle of designer Ettore Bugatti’s racing career. In 1931 the type won four premier races. Works drivers included Chiron and Varzi. 31 type 51’s were built. Several works cars being sold later. Our subject went to A.H. Lindsay Eccles, then to Kenneth Bear. 2292cc 8-cylinder – 170 bph – 135 mph.

1957 MASERATI 250F "LIGHTWEIGHT"

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear – Y10 1957 Maserati 250F “lightweight”

In 1957 the Formular I World Championship was Maserati’s with their legendary team of three “Lightweight” 250Fs. Juan Fangio won four GP’s and his fifth and final World Championship in these cars with a win at Monaco. Engine: 2493 cc 6-cylinder – 270 bhp – 165 mph.

MAISTO VOLKSWAGEN SAMBA VAN

The Classic Volkswagen minibus van, this neatly detailed and painted 1/25 scale model features opennable side and rear hatch door, plus optional canvas roof section. Painted in red and cream with chrome bumpers, hub caps and lining. Price $14.99 Buy it now.

MORTORCYCLE & SIDECAR

There are only three styles of side container of motorcycle in a three styles of sidecar in a period of Regular Wheels.
We seldom see the die-casting motorcycle side container car in the marketing die-cast. Even though, Matchbox is one of the big producers of die-cast in the world. It has produced 3 styles only in a period of early to the era of Regular Wheels during 1948-1968. These sidecars are as follows:

No. 4C Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar was produced in 1960 with three colors, a hardly to find one is metallic bronze. It is 5.4 cm. long.
No.36B Lambretta Scooter & Sidecar was produced in 1961 with two colors that is metallic pale green & dark green. It is 5 cm. long.
No.66B Harley Davidson Motorcycle & Sidecar was produced in 1962. It is only one car that is metallic bronze. It is 6.4 cm. long. All of them were produced in England. At present they are in good condition. Especially, on the above mentioned, No.4C, metallic bronze is scarcely to find.

THE ONLY ONE OF CANNON IN MATCHBOX

From a period of early Lesney into the era of Superfast (series 75) up to the present (Year 1948-to the present time) Matchbox produced only one style of Cannon No.32C in 1978 with 2 colors. It is olive and green colors with two wheels. The green colors are a style of scarcely finding. Bullet is included and it is able to fire with a system of spring. Regulated firing by a manual system.