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| Steam Wagon (1928) |
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Models of Yesteryear was a range of larger scaled models of older vehicles that ran from 1956 till 2000 with a few small breaks along the way
In 1912, the Post Office was like a bank, enabling Americans to save for the future with the Postal Savings System. Mail was often delivered in a 1912 Ford Model T Postal Truck bearing the famous U.S Army poster with Uncle Same saying ”I Want You” and now this classic delivery vehicle of the World War I era is captured in one of six die-cast replicas in the only Matchbox collection ever authorised by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Each model captures a pivotal moment in USPS history
| YYM38237 | 1912 Ford Model T Truck
”The Great War” |
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| YYM38239 | 1932 Ford Model AA 1 1/2 Ton Truck
”The Great Depression” |
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| YYM38240 | 1937 GMC Postal Van
”World War II Era” |
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| YYM38241 | 1948 Dodge Route Van
”The Post War Era” |
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| YYM38242 | 1961 International Scout 80
”The Space Age” |
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Released: 2000
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| Released: 2000 Body: Blue Chassis: Black Roof: White Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Seat: Black Grille: Chrome Tampo: The Space Age Baseplate: ©1999 Mattel, Inc. China |
Released: 2000 Body: Pale Yellow Chassis: Black Roof: White Wheels: Solid (Black) Chrome Hubs Seat: Black Grille: Chrome Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©1999 Mattel, Inc. China |
Released: 2000 Body: Blue Chassis: Black Roof: White Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Seat: Black Grille: Chrome Tampo: Matura Brown Trout Baseplate: ©1999 Mattel, Inc. China |
| YYM38242 | YYM35056 | YYM38054 |
| U.S. Postal Service Vehicles | Evolution 4×4’s | Great Outdoors Collection |
First Released: 1994
Scale: 1/60
Also known as YYM38259 & 92584
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| Released: 1994 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Visible Wheel Spacer: No Front Screw Holes: Open Base Rivets: Unpainted Series No.: Cast “YGB09” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1994 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Visible Wheel Spacer: No Front Screw Holes: Open Base Rivets: Unpainted Series No.: Cast “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1995 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Visible Wheel Spacer: No Front Screw Holes: Open Base Rivets: Unpainted Series No.: Printed “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
| Box Type: Q | Box Type: Q | Box Type: Q |
| Fire Engine Series I | Fire Engine Series I | Fire Engine Series I |
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| Released: 1997 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: No Front Screw Holes: Open Base Rivets: Painted Series No.: Printed “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1998 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: No Front Screw Holes: Open Base Rivets: Unpainted Series No.: Printed “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1998 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: Yes Front Screw Holes: Blind Base Rivets: Unpainted Series No.: Printed “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
| Box Type: Q | Box Type: Q | Box Type: Q |
| Fire Engine Series I | Fire Engine Series I | Fire Engine Series I |
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| Released: 1998 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Bright Red Seats: Black Wheels: Solid (Chrome) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: Yes Front Screw Holes: Blind Base Rivets: 3 Screws Series No.: Printed “YFE01” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1998 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Black Seats: Dark Brown Wheels: 5 Spoke (Red) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: Yes Front Screw Holes: Blind Base Rivets: 3 Screws Series No.: Printed “YYM38259” Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
Released: 1998 Body: Bright Red Chassis: Black Seats: Dark Brown Wheels: Solid (Red) Axle : Hidden Wheel Spacer: Yes Front Screw Holes: Blind Base Rivets: 3 Screws Series No.: Baseplate: ©1994 Matchbox Collectibles China |
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| Fire Engine Series I | Issued with a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ – Matchbox Collectors Guild 1998 | 92584 |
| Series I | ||
| YFE01 | 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine | ![]() |
| YFE02 | 1952 Land Rover Auxilary | |
| YFE03 | 1933 Cadillac Fire Engine | |
| YFE04 | 1939 Bedford ”KD” Truck | |
| YFE05 | 1932 Mercedes Benz Ladder Truck | |
| YFE06 | 1932 Ford Model ”AA” Fire Engine | |
| Series II | ||
| YFE07 | 1938 Mercedes KS15 Fire Truck | |
| YFE08 | 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7 | |
| YFE09 | 1932Ford Model ”A’A’ Open Cab Fire Engine | |
| YFE10 | 1937 GMC Van | |
| YFE11 | 1930 Mack Tanker | |
| YFE12 | 1930 Ford Model ”A” Pickup Truck | |
| Series III | ||
| YFE13 | 1947 Citroen Type ‘H’ Van | |
| YFE14 | 1953 Ford F-100 | |
| YFE15 | 1935 Mack AB Fire Engine | |
| YFE16 | 1948 Dodge Route Van | |
| YFE17 | 1939 Bedford Pump & Hose Truck | |
| YFE18 | 1950 Fore E83W Van | |
| Series IV | ||
| YFE19 | 1904 Merryweather Fire Engine | |
| YFE20 | 1912 Mercedes Benz Motorspritze | |
| YFE21 | 1907 Seagrave AC53 Fire Engine | |
| YFE22 | 1916 Fore Model ‘T’ Fire Engine | |
| YFE23 | 1906 Waterous Fire Engine | |
| YFE24 | 1911 Mack Fire Engine | |
| Series V | ||
| YYM35187 | 1953 Ford F-100 | |
| YYM35188 | 1952 Land Rover Auxiliary | |
| YYM35189 | 1941 Chevrolet Model AK 1/2 Pickup Truck | |
| YYM35190 | 1932 Ford Model ”AA” Fire Engine | |
| YYM35191 | 1939 Bedford Airport Civil Fire Truck | |
| YYM35192 | 1937 GMC Van | |
| Series VI | ||
| YFE31 | 1948 GMC COE Pumper | |
| YYM37631 | 1948 GMC COE Pumper | |
| YYM37632 | 1932 Mercedes Benz ”L5” Lorry | |
| YFE34 | 1932 Ford Model ”AA” Open Cab Fire Engine | |
| YYM37633 | 1920 Mack AC Water Toweer Truck | |
| YYM37634 | 1932 Ford Model ”AA” Open Cab Fire Engine | |
| YYM37635 | 1936 Leyland Cub Open Top Ladder Truck | |
| YYM37636 | 1946 Dodge Power Wagon WDX | |
There were also some additional ”Fire Engine” models released as specials.
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| YSFE01 | 1930 Ahrens-Fox Quad Fire Engine | |
| YSFE02 | 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7 | |
| YSFE03 | 1905 Busch Self Propelled Fire Engine | |
| YSFE04 | 1927 Ahrens-Fox N-S-4 | |
| YSFE05 | 1880 Merryweather Fire Engine | |
| YSFE06 | 1956 Mack B-95 Pumper | |
| YSFE07 | 1930 Ahrens-Fox QUad Fire Engine | |
| YYM36400 | 1952 Land Rover Auxiliary | |
Released : 1999
| YTC01 | 1941 Chevrolet AK Pickup Truck | |
| YTC02 | 1946 Dodge Power Wagon WDX | |
| YTC03 | 1940 Ford Pickup | |
| YTC04 | 1939 REO Speedwagon | |
| YTC05 | 1938 Studebaker Coupe Express Model ‘K’ Pick-Up | ![]() |
| YTC06 | 1934 International C Series Pickup |
Each model came in an identical cream box with a certificate of authenticity.
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Released: 1999
Scale: 1/43
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| Released: 1999 Body: Yellow Chassis: Black Grille: Chrome Wheels: Studebaker Solid Chrome Hub (Yellow) Seat: Tan Plated Parts: Chrome Tampo: Detailed Trim Series Number on Base: YTC05 Baseplate: © 1998 Mattel Inc. China |
Released: 1999 Body: Red Chassis: Black Grille: Chrome Wheels: Studebaker Solid Chrome Hub (Red) Seat: Reddish Brown Plated Parts: Chrome Tampo: Texaco Series Number on Base: YYM38289 Baseplate: © 1998 Mattel Inc. China |
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| Classic American Pickups Collection (YTC) | YYM38289 | |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Total produced was 10,000 |