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Royal Vehicles

Below is a list of the Royal vehicles produced, these vehicles were specially commissioned for the British Royal family and thus are not of any particular make.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach
1762 State Coach
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Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach

First Released : 1992
Scale : 1/105

First released in 1992, this model was re-released in 1997, the only difference between the two issues was the colour of the plastic box inlay which initially was red, but the later release was black and thus there is only one version to be added to the collection.

01
Released: 1992 & 1997
Coach & Drawbar: Brass
Windows: Blue
Horses: 8 x White
Front Wheels: 10 Spoke Carriage (Brass)
Rear Wheels: 12 Spoke Carriage (Brass)
Baseplate: Matchbox © 1992 China YY66
Box Type: O

 

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y66-1 : 1762 Gold State Coach

 

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1984 : Matchbox 1-75

This year there were 3 distinct ranges made available, the core range available in all markets with localised changes for Europe and Japan

Blister Box Box
(Limited Edition)
Matchbox Long Card 1984 Matchbox 1984 Box Matchbox 1984 Box - Limited Edition

 

Core Range:

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
05 Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-01 : Jeep 4X4
06 Mazda RX7 IMSA
07 Volkswagen Romping Rabbit
08 De Tomaso Pantera
09 Fiat 131 Abarth
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 IMSA Mustang
12 Pontiac Firebird SE
13 4X4 Open Back Truck
14 1983/84 Corvette
15 Ford Sierra XR4i
16 F1 Racer Matchbox - New Model
17 AMX Javelin Pro-Stocker
18 Oshkosh Fire Engine Matchbox - New Model
19 Peterbilt Cement Truck
20 Jeep 4×4 Matchbox MB131 : Jeep 4X4
21 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
22 4×4 Mini Pick-Up
23 Audi Quattro
24 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
25 Chevrolet Ambulance
26 Cosmic Blues
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-09 : Swing Wing Jet
28 Dodge Daytona Matchbox - New Model
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Peterbilt Quarry Truck
31 Mazda RX7 (Rear spoiler)
32 Atlas Excavator MB032-08 : Atlas Excavator
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker
35 Pontiac Trans Am T Top
36 Refuse Truck
37 Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-01 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox - New Model
38 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ Van
39 Toyota Supra
40 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top
41 Kenworth Aerodyne Conventional Cab
42 1957 Ford Thunderbird
43 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Matchbox - New Model
44 Chevrolet Van 4×4 Matchbox MB102-07 : 4x4 Chevy Van
45 Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover
46 Volkswagen Beetle Streaker
47 Jaguar SS100
48 Red Rider
49 Volkswagen Sand Digger
50 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox MB129 : 4x4 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox - New Model
51 The Londoner
52 BMW M1 (with Spoiler)
53 Ford Flareside Pick-Up
54 Command Vehicle Matchbox - New Model
55 Porsche 935
56 Peterbilt Tanker
57 4×4 Mini Pickup
58 Ruff Trek
59 Porsche 928
60 Piston Popper
61 Peterbilt Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette
63 Snorkel Fire Engine
64 Caterpillar Bulldozer
65 Super Boss
66 Sauber Group C Racer Matchbox - New Model
67 Red Rider
68 Dodge Caravan Matchbox - New Model
68 (Australia) Chevrolet Van 4×4 Matchbox MB102-16 : 4x4 Chevy Van  
69 Willys 1933 Street Rod
70 Ferrari 308 GTB
71 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
72 Sand Racer Matchbox - New Model
73 Model A Ford
74 Mustang GT Matchbox - New Model
75 Helicopter

 

Europe:

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
05 Peterbilt Tanker
06 F1 Racer Matchbox - New Model
07 Mazda RX7 IMSA
08 Rover SD1 3500
09 AMX Javelin Pro-Stocker
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 Car Transporter
12 Citroen CX
13 Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Jeep 4×4 Matchbox MB131-01 : Jeep 4X4
15 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Matchbox - New Model
16 Pontiac Trans Am T Top
17 The Londoner
18 Oshkosh Fire Engine Matchbox - New Model
19 Peterbilt Cement Truck
20 Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Renault 5TL
22 Jaguar XK120 Matchbox - New Model
23 Peterbilt Quarry Truck
24 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
25 Audi Quattro
26 Volvo Tilt Truck Matchbox - New Model
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-09 : Swing Wing Jet
28 Dodge Daytona Matchbox - New Model
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Leyland Articulated Truck
31 Mazda RX7 (Rear spoiler)
32 Atlas Excavator
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker
35 Volvo Zoo Truck
36 Refuse Truck
37 Talbot Matra Rancho
38 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ Van
39 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
40 Bedford Horse Box
41 Porsche 935
42 Faun Mobile Crane Matchbox - New Model
43 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Matchbox - New Model
44 Citroen 15CV
45 Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover
46 Sauber Group C Racer Matchbox - New Model
47 Jaguar SS100
48 Mercedes Benz Unimog (with Plow)
49 Volkswagen Sand Digger
50 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox MB129 : 4x4 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox - New Model
51 Pontiac Firebird SE
52 BMW M1 (with Spoiler)
53 Ford Flareside Pick-Up
54 Command Vehicle Matchbox - New Model
55 Ford Sierra XR4i
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 Carmichael Commando
58 Ruff Trek
59 Porsche 928
60 Toyota Supra
61 Peterbilt Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top
63 4X4 Open Back Truck
64 Dodge Caravan Matchbox - New Model
65 Airport Coach
66 Super Boss
67 IMSA Mustang
68 Chevrolet Van 4×4
69 1983/84 Corvette
70 Ferrari 308 GTB
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Dodge Delivery Truck
73 Model A Ford
74 Fiat 131 Abarth
75 Helicopter

 

Japan:

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
05 Peterbilt Tanker
06 Leyland Articulated Tanker
07 Mazda RX7 IMSA
08 Range Rover Police Patrol
08 Refuse Truck
09 AMX Javelin Pro-Stocker
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 Car Transporter
12 Citroen CX
13 Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Jeep 4×4 Matchbox MB131 : Jeep 4X4
15 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Matchbox - New Model
16 Pontiac Trans Am T Top
17 The Londoner
18 Oshkosh Fire Engine Matchbox - New Model
19 Peterbilt Cement Truck
20 Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Renault 5TL
22 Jaguar XK120 Matchbox - New Model
23 Peterbilt Quarry Truck
24 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
25 Audi Quattro
26 Volvo Tilt Truck Matchbox - New Model
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-09 : Swing Wing Jet
28 Dodge Daytona Matchbox - New Model
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Leyland Articulated Truck
31 Mazda RX7 (Rear spoiler)
32 Atlas Excavator
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker
35 Volvo Zoo Truck
36 Refuse Truck
37 Talbot Matra Rancho
38 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ Van
39 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
40 Bedford Horse Box
41 Porsche 935
42 Faun Mobile Crane Matchbox - New Model
43 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Matchbox - New Model
44 Citroen 15CV
45 Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover
46 Sauber Group C Racer Matchbox - New Model
47 Jaguar SS100
48 Mercedes Benz Unimog (with Plow)
49 Volkswagen Sand Digger
50 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox MB129 : 4x4 Chevrolet Blazer Matchbox - New Model
51 Pontiac Firebird SE
52 BMW M1 (with Spoiler)
53 Ford Flareside Pick-Up
54 Command Vehicle Matchbox - New Model
55 Ford Sierra XR4i
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 Carmichael Commando
58 Ruff Trek
59 Porsche 928
60 Toyota Supra
61 Peterbilt Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top
63 4X4 Open Back Truck
64 Dodge Caravan Matchbox - New Model
65 Airport Coach
66 Super Boss
67 IMSA Mustang
68 Chevrolet Van 4×4
69 1983/84 Corvette
70 Ferrari 308 GTB
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Dodge Delivery Truck
73 Model A Ford
74 Fiat 131 Abarth
75 Helicopter
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1982 : Matchbox 1 – 75 Series

 

Box USA Blister ROW Blister
Matchbox 1982 Box Matchbox 1982 USA Blister Matchbox 1982 Blister - ROW
Matchbox 1982 Box Matchbox 1982 Blister - USA

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
05 US Mail Truck
05 (Europe) Jeep 4×4 Matchbox - New Model
06 Mercedes Benz 350SL Convertible
07 Volkswagen Golf
08 De Tomaso Pantera
08 (Europe) Rover SD1 3500 Matchbox - New Model
09 Ford Escort RS 2000
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 Car Transporter
12 Citroen CX
13 GMC Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Monteverdi Rallye Royale
14 (Europe) Leyland Articulated Tanker Matchbox - New Model
15 Lansing Bagnall Fork Lift Truck
16 Pontiac Trans Am
17 The Londoner
18 Hondarora Motorcycle
19 Cement Truck
19 (Europe) Peterbilt Cement Truck Matchbox - New Model
20 Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Renault 5TL
22 Blaze Buster Fire Engine
23 Atlas Dump Truck
24 Diesel Shunter
25 Toyota Celica
25 (Europe) Audi Quattro Matchbox - New Model
26 Site Dumper
26 (Europe) Volvo Cable Truck Matchbox - New Model
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-01 : Swing Wing Jet
28 Lincoln Continental Mk V
28 (Europe) Formula 5000 Matchbox - New Model
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Leyland Articulated Truck
31 Caravan
32 Atlas Excavator MB032-05 : Atlas Excavator MB032-06 : Atlas Excavator
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker
35 Fandango
35 (Europe) Volvo Zoo Truck Matchbox - New Model
36 Refuse Truck
37 Skip Truck
37 (Europe) Talbot Matra Rancho Matchbox - New Model
38 Ford Camper
38 (Europe) 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ Van Matchbox - New Model
39 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
40 Bedford Horse Box
41 Chevrolet Ambulance
42 Mercedes Container Truck
42 (Europe) 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-01 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox - New Model
43 0-4-0 Steam Loco
44 Railway Passenger Coach
44 (Europe) MB102 : 4×4 Chevy Van Matchbox MB102-01 : 4x4 Chevy VanMatchbox MB102-05 : 4x4 Chevy Van Matchbox - New Model
45 BMW 3.0 CSL
45 (Europe) Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover Matchbox - New Model
46 Ford Tractor
47 Pannier Locomotive
47 (Europe) Jaguar SS100 Matchbox - New Model
48 Sambron Fork Lift Truck
49 Crane Truck
50 Harley Davidson Sportster MB050-03 : Harley Davidson Sportster MB050-04 : Harley Davidson Sportster MB050-05 : Harley Davidson Sportster
51 Combine Harvester
51 (Europe) Pontiac Firebird SE Matchbox - New Model
52 BMW M1 (without Spoiler)
53 Jeep CJ6
53 (Europe) Ford Flareside Pick-Up Matchbox - New Model
54 Mobile Home
54 (Europe) NASA Tracking Vehicle Matchbox - New Model
55 Ford Cortina Mk IV
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 Wildlife Truck
57 (Europe) Carmichael Commando Matchbox - New Model
58 Faun Dump Truck MB058-04 : Faun Dump Truck
59 Porsche 928
60 Holden Pick Up
60 (Europe) Piston Popper Matchbox - New Model
61 Wreck Truck
61 (Europe) Peterbilt Wreck Truck Matchbox - New Model
62 Chevrolet Corvette
63 Freeway Gas Tanker
63 (Europe) 4×4 Open Back Truck Matchbox - New Model
64 Caterpillar Bulldozer
65 Airport Coach
66 Ford Transit
66 (Europe) Super Boss Matchbox - New Model
67 Datsun 260Z
68 Chevrolet Van Matchbox MB068-22 : Chevy Van
69 Armoured Truck
70 Ferrari 308 GTB
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Bomag Road Roller
72 (Europe) Dodge Delivery Truck Matchbox - New Model
73 Model A Ford
74 Cougar Villager
74 (Europe) Fiat 131 Abarth Matchbox - New Model
75 Seasprite Helicopter
75 (Europe) Helicopter Matchbox - New Model
76 Mustang GT350
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1980 : Matchbox 1-75 Series

Again this year there are some minor differences in the vehicles released in certain markets.  This year Australia had its own special releases, but instead of being different releases within the 1-75 range they were in addition to it making a 1-79 range for the Australian market.

Box Blister
Matchbox 1980 Box Matchbox 1980 Blister

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 Hovercraft
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy Matchbox - New Model
05 US Mail Truck
06 Mercedes Benz 350SL Convertible
07 Volkswagen Golf
08 De Tomaso Pantera
09 Ford Escort RS 2000
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 Car Transporter
12 Citroen CX Matchbox - New Model
13 GMC Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Mini Ha Ha
15 Lansing Bagnall Fork Lift Truck
16 Badger (Communication Truck)
17 The Londoner
18 Hondarora Motorcycle
19 Cement Truck
20 Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Renault 5TL
22 Blaze Buster Fire Engine
23 Atlas Dump Truck
24 Diesel Shunter
25 Flat Car & Container
26 Site Dumper
27 Lamborghini Countach
28 Lincoln Continental Mk V
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Swamp Rat
31 Caravan
32 Field Gun
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Vantastic
35 Fandango
36 Formula 5000
37 Skip Truck
38 Jeep
39 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
40 Bedford Horse Box
41 Chevrolet Ambulance
42 Mercedes Container Truck
43 0-4-0 Steam Loco
44 Railway Passenger Coach
45 BMW 3.0 CSL
46 Ford Tractor
47 Pannier Locomotive
48 Sambron Fork Lift Truck
49 Crane Truck
50 Articulated Dump Truck
51 Combine Harvester
52 Police Launch
53 Jeep CJ6
54 Mobile Home Matchbox - New Model
55 Ford Cortina Mk IV
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 Wildlife Truck
58 Faun Dump Truck MB058-01 : Faun Dump Truck
59 Porsche 928 Matchbox - New Model
60 Holden Pick Up
61 Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette
63 Freeway Gas Tanker
64 Caterpillar Bulldozer Matchbox - New Model
65 Airport Coach
66 Ford Transit
67 Datsun 260Z
68 Chevrolet Van Matchbox MB068-08 : Chevy Van
69 Armoured Truck
70 Self Propelled Gun
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Bomag Road Roller
73 Model A Ford Matchbox - New Model
74 Cougar Villager
75 Seasprite Helicopter
76 (Australia) Mazda RX7 Matchbox - New Model
77 (Australia) Toyota Celica Matchbox - New Model
78 (Australia) Datsun 280ZX Matchbox - New Model
79 (Australia) Dodge Challenger Matchbox - New Model
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1979 : Matchbox Superfast

 

Box (Germany) Box Blister
Matchbox 1979 Box - Germany Matchbox MB068-02 : Chevy Van Matchbox 1979 Blister - USA
Matchbox 1979 Box - Germany

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 Hovercraft
03 Porsche 930 Turbo Matchbox - New Model
04 Pontiac Firebird
05 Seafire Boat
06 Mercedes Benz 350SL Convertible
07 Volkswagen Golf
08 De Tomaso Pantera
09 Ford Escort RS 2000
10 Gran Fury Police Car Matchbox - New Model
11 Car Transporter
12 Big Bull
13 GMC Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Mini Ha Ha
15 Lansing Bagnall Fork Lift Truck
16 Badger (Communication Truck)
17 The Londoner
18 Hondarora Motorcycle
19 Cement Truck
20 Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Renault 5TL Matchbox - New Model
22 Blaze Buster Fire Engine
23 Atlas Dump Truck
24 Diesel Shunter
25 Flat Car & Container
26 Site Dumper
27 Lamborghini Countach
28 Lincoln Continental Mk V Matchbox - New Model
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Swamp Rat
31 Caravan
32 Field Gun
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Vantastic
35 Fandango
36 Formula 5000
37 Skip Truck
38 Jeep
39 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Matchbox - New Model
40 Bedford Horse Box
41 Chevrolet Ambulance
42 Mercedes Container Truck
43 0-4-0 Steam Loco Matchbox - New Model
44 Railway Passenger Coach Matchbox - New Model
45 BMW 3.0 CSL
46 Ford Tractor
47 Pannier Locomotive Matchbox - New Model
48 Sambron Fork Lift Truck
49 Crane Truck
50 Articulated Dump Truck
51 Combine Harvester
52 Police Launch
53 Jeep CJ6
54 Personnel Carrier
55 Ford Cortina Mk IV Matchbox - New Model
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL Matchbox - New Model
57 Wildlife Truck
58 Faun Dump Truck MB058-01 : Faun Dump TruckMB058-02 : Faun Dump Truck
59 Planet Scout
60 Holden Pick Up
61 Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette Matchbox - New Model
63 Freeway Gas Tanker
64 Fire Chief Car
65 Airport Coach
66 Ford Transit
67 Datsun 260Z
68 Chevrolet Van Matchbox MB068-01 : Chevy Van Matchbox - New Model
69 Armoured Truck
70 Self Propelled Gun
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Bomag Road Roller Matchbox - New Model
73 Weasel Armoured Car  
74 Cougar Villager Matchbox - New Model
75 Seasprite Helicopter
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1960 : Matchbox Series

For the first time the range hits 75 models in this year, and the decision was made that it would not grow any larger.  From 1960 onwards any new vehicles would be used to replace existing models; this practice would remain the case for decades.

 

Packaging
Miniatures Box Type – B

 

Issue No. Model Name < click to enlarge >
01 Road Roller 
02 Dumper 
03 Cement Mixer
04 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar Matchbox - New Model
05 London Bus 
06 Quarry Truck
07 Horse Drawn Milk Float
08 Caterpillar Tractor 
09 Merryweather Marquis Fire Engine Matchbox - New Model
10 Mechanical Horse & Trailer 
11 Road Tanker 
12 Land Rover 
13 Bedford Wreck Truck 
14 Daimler Ambulance 
15 Atlantic Prime Mover
16 Atlantic Trailer 
17 Bedford Removal Van (with Base #)
18 Caterpillar Bulldozer 
19 MGA Sports Car
20 ERF 68G Truck
21 Long Distance Coach 
22 1958 Vauxhall Cresta
23 Berkeley Cavalier Trailer (with Base #)
24 Weatherhill Hydraulic Excavator
25 Dunlop Van
26 Concrete Truck
27 Cadillac Sixty Special Matchbox - New Model
28 Thames Compressor Truck
29 Bedford Milk Delivery Van
30 Ford Prefect
31 Ford Station Wagon
32 Jaguar XK140 Coupe
33 Ford Zodiac Mk.II Sedan
34 Volkswagen Microvan
35 Marshall Horse Box
36 Austin A50
37 Coca Cola Lorry (with Base) Matchbox - New Model
38 Karrier Refuse Collector
39 Ford Zodiac Convertible
40 Bedford Tipper Truck
41 D Type Jaguar 
42 Bedford Evening News Van
43 Hillman Minx
44 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
45 Vauxhall Victor
46 Morris Minor 1000
47 1 Ton Trojan Van
48 Meteor Sports Boat & Trailer
49 M3 Personnel Carrier
50 Commer Pickup
51 Albion Chieftan
52 Maserati 4CLT Racer
53 Aston Martin
54 Saracen Personnel Carrier
55 D.U.K.W
56 London Trolley Bus
57 Wolseley 1500
58 BEA Coach
59 Ford Thames Van
60 Morris J2 Pickup
61 Ferret Scout Car
62 General Service Lorry
63 Ford Service Ambulance
64 Scammell Breakdown Truck
65 Jaguar 3.4 Litre Saloon 
66 Citroen DS19
67 Saladin Armoured Car
68 Austin Mk. II Radio Truck
69 Commer 30 CWT Van
70 Ford Thames Estate Car
71 Austin 200 Gallon Water Truck
72 Fordson Tractor
73 10 Ton Pressure Refueller Matchbox - New Model
74 Mobile Refreshment Canteen Matchbox - New Model
75 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox - New Model

 

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1958 : Matchbox Series

1958 and the range now grows to 60 models in total.

 

Packaging
Miniatures Box Type – B

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >
01 Road Roller
02 Dumper
03 Cement Mixer
04 Massey Harris Tractor (No Rear Mudguards)
05 London Bus 
06 Quarry Truck 
07 Horse Drawn Milk Float
08 Caterpillar Tractor 
09 Dennis Fire Escape  09B-01 - Dennis Fire Escape Matchbox - New Model
10 Mechanical Horse & Trailer
11 Road Tanker  Matchbox - New Model
12 Land Rover
13 Bedford Wreck Truck  Matchbox - New Model
14 Daimler Ambulance  Matchbox - New Model
15 Prime Mover
16 Atlantic Trailer 
17 Bedford Removal Van
18 Caterpillar Bulldozer  Matchbox - New Model
19 MG TD Sports Car Matchbox - New Model
20 Stake Truck
21 Long Distance Coach Matchbox - New Model
22 Vauxhall Cresta Matchbox - New Model
23 Berkeley Cavalier Trailer (Base #) Matchbox - New Model
24 Weatherhill Hydraulic Excavator
25 Dunlop Van
26 Concrete Truck
27 Bedford Lowloader  Matchbox - New Model
28 Bedford Compressor Truck
29 Bedford Milk Delivery Van
30 Ford Prefect
31 Ford Station Wagon
32 Jaguar XK140 Coupe
33 Ford Zodiac Mk.II Sedan
34 Volkswagen Microvan
35 Marshall Horse Box
36 Austin A50
37 Coca Cola Lorry (No Base)
38 Karrier Refuse Collector
39 Ford Zodiac Convertible
40 Bedford Tipper Truck
41 D Type Jaguar
42 Bedford Evening News Van
43 Hillman Minx Matchbox - New Model
44 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Matchbox - New Model
45 Vauxhall Victor Matchbox - New Model
46 Morris Minor 1000 Matchbox - New Model
47 1 Ton Trojan Van Matchbox - New Model
48 Meteor Sports Boat & Trailer Matchbox - New Model
49 M3 Personnel Carrier Matchbox - New Model
50 Commer Pickup Matchbox - New Model
51 Albion Chieftan Matchbox - New Model
52 Maserati 4CLT Racer Matchbox - New Model
53 Aston Martin Matchbox - New Model
54 Saracen Personnel Carrier Matchbox - New Model
55 D.U.K.W Matchbox - New Model
56 London Trolley Bus Matchbox - New Model
57 Wolseley 1500 Matchbox - New Model
58 BEA Coach Matchbox - New Model
59 Ford Thames Van Matchbox - New Model
60 Morris J2 Pickup Matchbox - New Model
 
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1957 : Matchbox Series

1957 and the range now grows to 42 models in total, the other big change in this year is the first replacement models.  With production changes and some tooling breaking it was decided that some of the new models would slot in to the place of those models that will no longer be produced.
The practice of replacing models within the range would continue for decades to come.

 

Box
Miniatures Box Type – B

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >
01 Road Roller Matchbox Regular Wheels 01B : Road Roller
02 Dumper
03 Cement Mixer
04 Massey Harris Tractor (No Rear Mudguards) Matchbox - New Model
05 London Bus  Matchbox - New Model
06 Quarry Truck 
07 Horse Drawn Milk Float
08 Caterpillar Tractor 
09 Dennis Fire Escape  09A-01 : Dennis Fire Escape
10 Mechanical Horse & Trailer Matchbox - New Model
11 Road Tanker 
12 Land Rover
13 Bedford Wreck Truck 
14 Daimler Ambulance 
15 Prime Mover
16 Atlantic Trailer 
17 Bedford Removal Van
18 Caterpillar Bulldozer 
19 MG TD Sports Car
20 Stake Truck
21 Long Distance Coach
22 Vauxhall Cresta
23 Berkeley Cavalier Trailer (No Base #)
24 Weatherhill Hydraulic Excavator
25 Dunlop Van
26 Concrete Truck
27 Bedford Lowloader 
28 Bedford Compressor Truck
29 Bedford Milk Delivery Van
30 Ford Prefect Matchbox - New Model
31 Ford Station Wagon Matchbox - New Model
32 Jaguar XK140 Coupe Matchbox - New Model
33 Ford Zodiac Mk.II Sedan Matchbox - New Model
34 Volkswagen Microvan Matchbox - New Model
35 Marshall Horse Box Matchbox - New Model
36 Austin A50 Matchbox - New Model
37 Coca Cola Lorry (No Base) Matchbox - New Model
38 Karrier Refuse Collector Matchbox - New Model
39 Ford Zodiac Convertible Matchbox - New Model
40 Bedford Tipper Truck Matchbox - New Model
41 D Type Jaguar Matchbox - New Model
42 Bedford Evening News Van Matchbox - New Model