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DY-35 : 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Convertible

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Released: 1995
Scale: 1/43
Model No. : 37398 , DY035/A

Pre-Production Models:

PP01

Matchbox Dinky DY-35 : 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Convertible

Released: 1994
Body: Bare Metal
Chassis: Bare Metal
Interior: Black
Wheels: Solid (Black)
Window: Clear
Tampo: –
Baseplate: –

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Matchbox Dinky DY-35 : 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Released: 1995
Body: Red Metal
Chassis: RedMetal
Interior: Black & Tan
Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Rubber Tyres
Window: Clear (Red Surround)
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox China

Special Release

Released as one of the last castings to be added to the ”Dinky Collection” in 1995 and with only a single variation makes this a more sought after release.

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DY-10 : 1950 Mercedes Benz Omnibus Type D-3500

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Released: 1989
Scale: 1/43
Model No.: 43242 , DY-S 10 , DY010

Pre-Production Models:

PP01

Matchbox Dinky : DY-10 : 1950 Mercedes Benz Omnibus Type D-3500 (Pre-Production)

Released: 1988
Body: Cream
Chassis: Black
Interior: Tan
Accessories: Red
Wheels: Solid (Chrome)
Windows: Clear
Roof Panel: Black
Wheel Arch & Bonnet Highlights: Sky Blue
Tampo: Reisebiiro Ruoff Stuttgart (Black)
Baseplate: Matchbox China

Trial model has different decal placement and colouring of the ”blue” areas from the production release

Code 1 Models:

Matchbox Dinky : DY-10 : 1950 Mercedes Benz Omnibus Type D-3500

Released: 1989
Body: Cream
Chassis: Black
Interior: Tan
Accessories: Red
Wheels: Solid (Chrome)
Windows: Clear
Roof Panel: Black
Wheel Arch & Bonnet Highlights: Dark Blue
Tampo: Reisebiiro Ruoff Stuttgart (Gold)
Baseplate: Matchbox China

Special Release

This casting was only used once and at time of publication there are no known variations of the released version. Each model came in a specially designed box with its own certificate.

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British Sports Car Series

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Released: 1999

DYB01	1959 Triumph TR3A
DYB02	1967 Jaguar E-Type
DYB03	1955 Morgan 4/4
DYB04	1956 Austin-Healey
DYB05	1967 MGB
DYB06	1962 Aston Martin DB4
DYB07	1961 Lotus Super Seven

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DYB07 : 1961 Lotus Super Seven

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Released: 1999
Scale: 1/43

Matchbox Dinky DYB07 : 1961 Lotus Super Seven

Released: 1999
Body: Red
Chassis: Black
Doors: Black
Wheels: Solid (Chrome)
Interior: Dark Brown
Rear Canopy: Black
Tampo: 679LCJ & Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©1998 China

British Sports Car Series

This model was only ever released in America & Australia because of licensing issues which prevented release on to the European markets.
This model was originally a casting made by Vitesse Models; a Portugese diecast manufacturer

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DY015 : 1952 Austin A40 GV4-10CWT Van

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First Released : 1990
Scale : 1/43

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Released: 1990 Body: Red Chassis: Black Van Roof: Red Wheels: Solid (Red w/Chrome Cap) Grille: Red Tampo: Brooke Bond Tea Base: ©1990 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Dinky China	Released: 1991 Body: Yellow Chassis: Black Van Roof: Yellow Wheels: Solid (Yellow w/Chrome Cap) Grille: Yellow Tampo: Dinky Toys Base: ©1990 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Dinky China	Released: 1996 Body: Green Chassis: Black Van Roof: Yellow Wheels: Solid (Gold) Grille: Yellow Tampo: Australian Flag Base: ©1990 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Dinky China
Dinky Collection	Dinky Collection	Olympic Heritage Collection

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