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YMS : 40th Anniversary Collection

Released in 1996 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Models of Yesteryear range; this set consist of 8 previously released casting in new and specially detailed liveries.

Each model came with a small brass tag depicting the 40th Anniversary logo and a certificate with a copy of Lesley Smiths signature on it.

The set was only available to the registered members of the Matchbox Collectibles group and selected museums for an initial purchase price of £14.50 + £1.95 for postage per model.

YMS01 Y01-2 : 1911 Ford Model T Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-25 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
YMS02 Y02-3 : 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall
YMS03 Y03-2 : 1910 Benz Limousine
YMS04 Y04-3 : 1909 Opel Coupe
YMS05 Y09-2 : 1912 Simplex
YMS06 Y11-2 : 1912 Packard Landaulet
YMS07 Y13-2 : 1911 Daimler Type A12
YMS08 Y14-2 : 1911 Maxwell Roadster

Medallion:

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : YMS : 40th Anniversary Collection Medallion Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : YMS : 40th Anniversary Collection Medallion

Certificate:

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : YMS : 40th Anniversary Collection Certificate

Mailer (Outer Package):

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : YMS : 40th Anniversary Collection Mailer

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Models of Yesteryear

1974 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-08 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall
03 1934 Riley MPH Matchbox - New Model
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1931 Stutz Bearcat Matchbox - New Model
15 1930 Packard Victoria
16 1928 Mercedes Benz SS Coupe
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Models of Yesteryear

1973 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-06 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall
03 1910 Benz Limousine
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster
15 1930 Packard Victoria
16 1928 Mercedes Benz SS Coupe
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Models of Yesteryear

1972 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-06 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall
03 1910 Benz Limousine
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe Matchbox - New Model
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster
15 1930 Packard Victoria
16 1928 Mercedes Benz SS Coupe Matchbox - New Model
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Models of Yesteryear

1971 : Models of Yesteryear

With the rise and threat of ”Hot Wheels” to the 1-75 Series, Lesney concentrated more on that range and thus there were no new models introduced this year.

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-06 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall
03 1910 Benz Limousine
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
11 1912 Packard Landaulet
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster
15 1930 Packard Victoria
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile
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Miniatures

1971 : Matchbox Superfast

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Mod Rod Matchbox - New Model
02 Jeep Hot Rod Matchbox - New Model
03 Mercedes Benz ‘Binz’ Ambulance
04 Dodge Stake Truck
05 Lotus Europa
06 Ford Pickup Truck
07 Ford Refuse Truck
08 Wildcat Dragster Matchbox - New Model
09 Boat & Trailer
10 Pipe Truck
11 Scaffold Truck 11D-02 - Scaffold Truck
12 Setra Coach Matchbox - New Model
13 Baja Buggy Matchbox - New Model
14 Iso Grifo
15 Volkswagen 1500 Salon
16 Case Bulldozer
17 Horse Box
18 Field Car
19 Road Dragster
20 Lamborghini Marzal
21 Foden Concrete Truck
22 Freeman Intercity Commuter Matchbox - New Model
23 Volkswagen Camper/Dormobile
24 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
25 Ford Cortina
26 GMC Tipper Truck
27 Mercedes Benz 230SL
28 Mack Dump Truck
29 Racing Mini Matchbox - New Model
30 Beach Buggy Matchbox - New Model
31 Lincoln Continental
32 Leyland Petrol Tanker
33 Lamborghini Miura
34 Formula 1 Matchbox - New Model
35 Merryweather Fire Engine
36 Hot Rod Draguar Matchbox - New Model
37 Dodge Cattle Truck
38 Honda Motorcycle & Trailer
39 Ford Tractor
40 Vauxhall Guildsman Matchbox - New Model
41 Ford GT
42 Iron Fairy Crane
43 Pony Trailer
44 GMC Refridgerator Truck
45 Ford Group 6
46 Mercedes Benz 300SE
47 DAF Tipper Container Truck
48 Dodge Dumper Truck
49 Mercedes Unimog
50 Ford Kennel Truck
51 8 Wheel Tipper
52 Dodge Charger Mk III
53 Ford Zodiac Mk. IV
54 Ford Capri Matchbox - New Model
55 Mercury Police Commuter Matchbox - New Model
56 BMC Pininfarina
57 Eccles Caravan Matchbox - New Model
58 DAF Girder Truck
59 Mercury Park Lane Police
60 Lotus Super Seven Matchbox - New Model
61 Alvis Stalwart  
62 Mercury Cougar Dragster Matchbox - New Model
63 Dodge Crane Truck
64 Slingshot Dragster Matchbox - New Model
65 Claas Combine Harvester
66 Greyhound Bus
67 Volkswagen 1600TL
68 Porsche 910
69 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Coupe
70 Ford Grit Spreader Truck
71 Ford Heavy Wreck Truck
72 Jeep
73 Mercury Station Wagon
74 Daimler Bus
75 Alfa Carabo Matchbox - New Model
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Models of Yesteryear

1970 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name <click to enlarge>  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-06 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall Matchbox - New Model
03 1910 Benz Limousine
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
11 1912 Packard Landaulet
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster
15 1930 Packard Victoria
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile
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Miniatures

1970 : Matchbox Superfast

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Mercedes Benz Lorry
02 Mercedes Trailer
03 Mercedes Benz ‘Binz’ Ambulance
04 Dodge Stake Truck
05 Lotus Europa
06 Ford Pickup Truck
07 Ford Refuse Truck
08 Ford Mustang Fastback
09 Boat & Trailer
10 Pipe Truck
11 Scaffold Truck 11D-02 - Scaffold Truck
12 Land Rover Safari
13 Dodge Wreck Truck
14 Iso Grifo
15 Volkswagen 1500 Salon
16 Case Bulldozer
17 Horse Box
18 Field Car
19 Lotus Racing Car
20 Lamborghini Marzal
21 Foden Concrete Truck
22 Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe
23 Volkswagen Camper/Dormobile Matchbox - New Model
24 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
25 Ford Cortina
26 GMC Tipper Truck
27 Mercedes Benz 230SL
28 Mack Dump Truck
29 Fire Pumper
30 8 Wheel Crane
31 Lincoln Continental
32 Leyland Petrol Tanker
33 Lamborghini Miura
34 Volkswagen Camper (Flat Roof)
35 Merryweather Fire Engine
36 Opel Diplomat
37 Dodge Cattle Truck
38 Honda Motorcycle & Trailer
39 Ford Tractor
40 Hay Trailer
41 Ford GT
42 Iron Fairy Crane
43 Pony Trailer
44 GMC Refridgerator Truck
45 Ford Group 6 Matchbox - New Model
46 Mercedes Benz 300SE
47 DAF Tipper Container Truck
48 Dodge Dumper Truck
49 Mercedes Unimog
50 Ford Kennel Truck
51 8 Wheel Tipper
52 Dodge Charger Mk III Matchbox - New Model
53 Ford Zodiac Mk. IV
54 S & S Cadillac Ambulance
55 Mercury Police Car
56 BMC Pininfarina
57 Land Rover Fire Engine
58 DAF Girder Truck
59 Ford Galaxie Fire Chief Car
60 Site Hut Truck
61 Alvis Stalwart
62 Mercury Cougar
63 Dodge Crane Truck
64 MG 1100
65 Claas Combine Harvester
66 Greyhound Bus
67 Volkswagen 1600TL
68 Porsche 910 Matchbox - New Model
69 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Coupe
70 Ford Grit Spreader Truck
71 Ford Heavy Wreck Truck
72 Jeep
73 Mercury Station Wagon
74 Daimler Bus
75 Ferrari Berlinetta
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Miniatures

1969 : Matchbox Series

1969 was the last year for the ”Matchbox Series” the range would evolve into ”Matchbox Superfast” for the 1970 releases as a result of the introduction of ”Hot Wheels” in America and the resulting drop in sales.

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Mercedes Benz Lorry
02 Mercedes Trailer
03 Mercedes Benz ‘Binz’ Ambulance
04 Dodge Stake Truck
05 Lotus Europa Matchbox - New Model
06 Ford Pickup Truck Matchbox - New Model
07 Ford Refuse Truck
08 Ford Mustang Fastback
09 Boat & Trailer
10 Pipe Truck
11 Scaffold Truck 11D-01 - Scaffold Truck Matchbox - New Model
12 Land Rover Safari
13 Dodge Wreck Truck
14 Iso Grifo
15 Volkswagen 1500 Salon Matchbox - New Model
16 Case Bulldozer Matchbox - New Model
17 Horse Box Matchbox - New Model
18 Field Car Matchbox - New Model
19 Lotus Racing Car
20 Lamborghini Marzal Matchbox - New Model
21 Foden Concrete Truck
22 Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe
23 Trailer Caravan
24 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
25 Ford Cortina
26 GMC Tipper Truck
27 Mercedes Benz 230SL
28 Mack Dump Truck Matchbox - New Model
29 Fire Pumper
30 8 Wheel Crane
31 Lincoln Continental
32 Leyland Petrol Tanker
33 Lamborghini Miura Matchbox - New Model
34 Volkswagen Camper (Flat Roof) Matchbox - New Model
35 Merryweather Fire Engine Matchbox - New Model
36 Opel Diplomat
37 Dodge Cattle Truck
38 Honda Motorcycle & Trailer
39 Ford Tractor
40 Hay Trailer
41 Ford GT
42 Iron Fairy Crane Matchbox - New Model
43 Pony Trailer
44 GMC Refridgerator Truck
45 Ford Corsair & Boat
46 Mercedes Benz 300SE
47 DAF Tipper Container Truck
48 Dodge Dumper Truck
49 Mercedes Unimog
50 Ford Kennel Truck Matchbox - New Model
51 8 Wheel Tipper Matchbox - New Model
52 BRM Racing Car
53 Ford Zodiac Mk. IV
54 S & S Cadillac Ambulance
55 Mercury Police Car Matchbox - New Model
56 BMC Pininfarina Matchbox - New Model
57 Land Rover Fire Engine
58 DAF Girder Truck
59 Ford Galaxie Fire Chief Car
60 Site Hut Truck
61 Alvis Stalwart
62 Mercury Cougar Matchbox - New Model
63 Dodge Crane Truck Matchbox - New Model
64 MG 1100
65 Claas Combine Harvester
66 Greyhound Bus
67 Volkswagen 1600TL
68 Mercedes Coach
69 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Coupe Matchbox - New Model
70 Ford Grit Spreader Truck
71 Ford Heavy Wreck Truck
72 Jeep
73 Mercury Station Wagon Matchbox - New Model
74 Daimler Bus
75 Ferrari Berlinetta

 

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1969 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-06 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1911 Renault 2 Seater
03 1910 Benz Limousine
04 1909 Opel Coupe
05 1907 Peugeot Matchbox - New Model
06 1913 Cadillac
07 1912 Rolls Royce
08 1914 Stutz Type 4E Roadster Matchbox - New Model
09 1912 Simplex
10 1906 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Matchbox - New Model
11 1912 Packard Landaulet
12 1909 Thomas Flyabout
13 1911 Daimler Type A12
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster
15 1930 Packard Victoria Matchbox - New Model
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile