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MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Ford

First Released : 1982
Scale : 1/63

Pre-Production Models:

PP01
Matchbox MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1981
Body: Tan
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Black
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: –
Baseplate: –

 

Code 1 Models :

01 02 03
Matchbox MB042-01 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-02 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-03 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1982
Body: Red
Chassis: Unpainted Metal
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: –
Baseplate: Lesney England ©1982		 Released: 1982
Body: Red
Chassis: Silver/Grey
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: –
Baseplate: Lesney England ©1982		 Released: 1982
Body: Red
Chassis: Unpainted Metal
Interior: White
Wheels: Dot Dash (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: –
Baseplate: Lesney England ©1982
1-75 #42 1-75 #42 1-75 #42
04 05 06
No Photo Available Matchbox MB042-05 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-06 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1983
Body: Cream & Red
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Red
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Thunderbird
Baseplate: Matchbox Toys Ltd ©1982 Macau		 Released: 1983
Body: Cream & Red
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Red
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Thunderbird
Baseplate: Matchbox Toys Ltd ©1982 Macau		 Released: 1983
Body: Cream & Red
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Red
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Thunderbird
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
1-75 #42 1-75 #42 1-75 #42
07 08 09
Matchbox MB042-07 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-08 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-09 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1986
Body: Black
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Red
Wheels: Dot Dash (Chrome – Front , 5 Arch (Chrome) – Rear
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Tail Lights
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1986
Body: Black
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Red
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Tail Lights
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1996
Body: Turquoise
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Chubbys Diner
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
1-75 #42 1-75 #42 USA Promotional
10 11 12
Matchbox MB042-10 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-10 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-12 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1996
Body: Black
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1996
Body: Metallic Candy Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1996
Body: Turquoise
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Turquoise & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
Premiere Collection Premiere Collection Matchbox Collectibles Train Set
13 14 15
Matchbox MB042-13 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-14 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-15 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1997
Body: White
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: –
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1997
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1997
Body: Blue
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White & Blue
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Orange & Yellow Flames
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
5 Pack #01 – American Street Machines Premiere Collection : Select Class Premiere Collection
16 17 18
Matchbox MB042-16 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-17 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-18 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1998
Body: White
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1998
Body: Lemon
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Black & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 1998
Body: Silver/Grey
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Blue & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
Gold Collection Premiere Collection Premiere Collection
19 20 21
Matchbox MB042-19 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-20 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-21 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 1999
Body: Pink
Chassis: Unpainted Metal
Interior: White & Pink
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Pinky & Happy Days
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 2000
Body: Pale Yellow
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Light Grey
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Matchbox 2000
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 2000
Body: Pale Yellow
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Light Grey
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: –
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
Star Car Collection 1-100 #16 1-100 #16
22 23 24
Matchbox MB042-22 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-23 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-24 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2001
Body: Pale Yellow
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Black & White
Wheels: 10 Spoke Solid (Chrome) White Wall Tyres
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 2002
Body: White
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Red
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Blue
Tampo: United States Of America
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2003
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Tan
Wheels: Solid Traditional (Chrome) White Wall
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China
Elvis Collection Across America My Classic Cars
25 26 27
Matchbox MB042-25 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-26 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-27 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2003
Body: Light Blue
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Red
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Hero City Sports
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2004
Body: Orange
Chassis: Fluorescent Pink
Interior: Fluorescent Pink
Wheels: Lace (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Magenta & Dog
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2004
Body: Purple
Chassis: Fluorescent Pink
Interior: Fluorescent Pink
Wheels: Lace (Chrome)
Windshield: Amber
Tampo: Magenta & Dog
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China
5 Pack #06 – Convertibles 5 Pack : Blues Clues Blues Clues Single
28 29 30
Matchbox MB042-28 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-29 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-30 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2004
Body: Yellow
Chassis: Turquoise
Interior: Red
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Dark Smoke
Tampo: Las Vegas Nevada
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2005
Body: Pale Pink
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Light Blue
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2005
Body: Metallic Silver/Blue
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Light Blue
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China
Around the World Superfast (USA) Superfast (ROW)
31 32 33
Matchbox MB042-31 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-32 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-33 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2005
Body: Metallic Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Light Blue
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 China		 Released: 2005
Body: Metallic Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Light Blue
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2006
Body: Metallic Dark Pink
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand
5 Pack : Burger Zone 5 Pack : Burger Zone Superfast Collector Tin
34 35 36
Matchbox MB042-34 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-35 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-36 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2006
Body: Black
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: Lace (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Pale Yellow side panels
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2006
Body: White
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Black
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2006
Body: Pale Yellow
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Headlights
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand
5 Pack #07 – Vintage Classics Superfast 1-75 #27

10 Pack
37 38 39
Matchbox MB042-37 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-38 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-39 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2007
Body: Lime Green
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Red
Wheels: Lace (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Mr Krabb
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2007
Body: Blue
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Headlights
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2008
Body: Light Blue
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Headlights
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand
5 Pack : Spongebob Squarepants 5 Pack #15 – U.S Classics 10 Pack
40 41 42
Matchbox MB042-40 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-41 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-42 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2008
Body: Red
Chassis: Grey
Interior: White
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Dora
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2009
Body: Pale Lime
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Purple
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Nickelodeon
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand		 Released: 2010
Body: Blue/Green
Chassis: Grey
Interior: White
Wheels: Teardrop (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Camping with friends is fun
Baseplate: Mattel, Inc. ©1988 Thailand
5 Pack : Nick Jr. #2 5 Pack : Nickelodeon 5 Pack : Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
43 44 45
Matchbox MB042-43 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-44 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2017
Body: Blue
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Light Tan
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©1988 Mattel Thailand		 Released: 2020
Body: Dark Pink
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Cream
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©2016 Mattel Thailand		 Released: 2021
Body: Orange
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: Grey
Wheels: Tri-Star (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©2016 Mattel Thailand
5 Pack : Open Roadsters

9 Pack

 1-100 #14 5 Pack: Blue Highways II

 

Code 2 Models :

C2-01 C2-02 C2-03
Matchbox MB042-c2--01 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-c2--02 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird No Photo Available
Released: 2001
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Always Patsy & Crazy For The Bloom
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 2001
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Always Patsy & 2001
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China		 Released: 2001
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: April 28, 2001 & Joy & Michael
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China
C2-04
Matchbox MB042-c2-04 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Released: 2003
Body: Red
Chassis: Chrome
Interior: White
Wheels: 5 Arch (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: 3rd Annual Salmon River Festival
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1982 China

 

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10 Pack : 2013 #05

Matchbox 10 Pack : 2013 #05
MB785 : ’71 Porsche 914 Matchbox MB785 : ’71 Porsche 914
MB845 : 4×4 Scrambulance MB845-03 : 4x4 Scrambulance
MB716 : Ridge Raider MB716-23 : Ridge Raider ©JTL46
MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Matchbox MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
MB830 : SWAT Truck MB830-04 : S.W.A.T. Truck
MB825 : Road Tripper MB825-07 : Road Tripper
MB671 : 2005 Ford GT Matchbox MB671 : 2005 Ford GT
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Special Collections

Superfast – NEW

In 2004 the ”Superfast” brand was revived to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the brand as a premium range of vehicles.  Each of the yearly ranges is listed below.

2004 Matchbox Superfast 35th Anniversary
2005 Matchbox Superfast 2016
2006 Matchbox Superfast 2006
2008 Matchbox Superfast 2006
2009
2019 Matchbox Superfast 50th Anniversary
2020 Matchbox Superfast 2020

 

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Special Collections

Stars of Cars

Matchbox Stars of Cars

In 2004 a new range titled the ”Stars of Cars” was created and released throughout Europe. With the success of the ”Stars of Germany” range this allowed a wider variety in the models available for the series.

Matchbox 2004 Stars of Cars Matchbox 2007 Stars of Cars

 

The series ran in 2004 , 2005 , 2006 & 2007

 

2004

Model <click to enlarge>
01 Lotus Elise
02 Ferrari 360 Spider
03 Ferrari F50
04 BMW X5
05 BMW 328i
06 Mercedes-Benz E420
07 VW Microbus
08 VW Concept  Cabrio
09 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio
10 VW Concept 1

 

2005

Some of the models had the brand ”Dinky” tampo printed on the base in white, this was a ploy by Mattel to ensure they protected the copyright by using the brand so its lack of use didnt mean the copyright would fall into another companies possession.

Model <click to enlarge>
01 Dennis Sabre
02 Mercedes-Benz E430
03 BMW 3 Series
04 MB662 : City Bus Matchbox MB662-04 : City Bus Matchbox MB662-03 : City Bus
05 Mercedes-Benz S500
06 VW Transporter
07 MB180 : Land Rover Defender 90 Matchbox MB180 : Land Rover Defender 90
08 Porsche 911 Turbo
09 Opel Speedster
10 MB579 : Mini Cooper S Matchbox MB579-12 : Mini Cooper S
11 Smart Fortwo Cabrio
12 Mercedes-Benz ML430

 

2006

Model <click to enlarge>
01 MB476 Mercedes Benz E430 Estate
02 MB596 BMW X5 Police Car
03 MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle MB363-33 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
04 MB671 : Ford GT Matchbox MB671 : 2005 Ford GT
05 MB674 Volvo XC90
06 MB683 Mercedes Benz CLS 500
07 MB438 Concept 1 Beetle Cabriolet
08 MB673 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
09 MB678 Trash King
10 MB423 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Matchbox MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
11 MB688 : 1961 Jaguar E-Type Coupe Matchbox MB688 : 1961 Jaguar E Type Coupe Matchbox MB688 : 1961 Jaguar E Type Coupe
12 MB675 Porsche Cayenne S

 

2007

Some of the models had the brand ”Dinky” tampo printed on the base in white, this was a ploy by Mattel to ensure they protected the copyright by using the brand so its lack of use didnt mean the copyright would fall into another companies possession.

Model <click to enlarge>
01 MB149 : Mercedes Benz G Wagon
02 MB390 : Volkswagen Split Screen Transporter
03 MB538 : BMW Z3
04 MB634 : Ford GT Matchbox MB634-06 : Ford GT
05 MB683 : Mercedes Benz CLS 500
06 MB684 : Volkswagen Golf Gti Matchbox MB684 : Volkswagen Golf V Gti
07 MB691 : Range Rover Sport
08 MB692 : Jaguar XK Coupe
09 MB693 : Ford Transit
10 MB695 : MBX Tanker MB695-02 : MBX Tanker
11 MB696 : Audi RS6 Avant MB696-03 Audi RS6 Avant © John Lambert
12 MB698 : Flame Tamer Matchbox MB698 : Flame Tamer

 

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Miniatures

Premiere Collection : World Class

Matchbox Premiere Collection

1989 saw the release of a highly detailed collectable range of cars based on some of the current miniature series.  These models had more detailed tampo along with more realistic rubber tyres.

The range continued for some years although in 1996 the series received  a slight name change from the original World Class Series to the Premiere Collection World Class Series. Series I – 1989

Series I – (1989)
01 Porsche 928 (Dark Silver)
02 Ferrari 300 GTB (Red)
03 Mercedes 500 SEC (White)
04 Lamborghini Countach (Yellow)
05 Ferrari Testarossa (Red)
06 Porsche 959 (Silver)
07 Porsche 944 Turbo (Black)
08 1987 Corvette (Blue)
Series II (1990)
09 BMW M1 (Yellow)
10 Jaguar XK120 (White)
11 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (Gold)
12 Cadillac Allante (Dark Silver)
13 T-Bird Turbo Coupe (Silver)
14 Lincoln Town Car MB197-02 Lincoln Town Car
15 Corvette Grand Sport (Burgundy)
16 Ferrari F40 (Red)
Series III (1991)
17 1962 Corvette (Turquoise)
18 Ferrari Testarossa (White)
19 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (Black)
20 Nissan 300ZX (White)
21 Chevrolet Corvette (Orange)
22 Lamborghini Countach (Red)
23 57 Chevy (Burgundy)
24 Racing Porsche 935 (Yellow)
Series IV (1992)
25 Lamborghini Diablo (Red)
26 Mercedes 500SL Convertible (Silver)
27 1975 Corvette (Blue)
28 Nissan 300ZX (Burgundy)
29 Porsche 935 (White)
30 Ferrari F40 (Yellow)
Series V (1993)
31 Jaguar XJ220 (Purple)
32 Lamborghini Diablo (Black)
33 Cadillac Allante (Burgundy)
34 Jaguar XJ6 (Blue)
35 Corvette Roadster (White)
36 BMW 850i (Silver)
Series VI (1994/1995)

 
37 Aston Martin DB7 (Dark Silver)
38 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (White)
39 Corvette Sting Ray (Purple)
Dodge Viper RT-10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10
41 Mazda RX-7 (Black)
42 Mustang Mach III (Red)

 

1996 saw the series name officially change to Premiere Collection – World Class and the series numbers were started again only this time using Western Arabic (English Language) numbers instead of the roman numeral that had previously been used to indicate the series numbers.

Series 1 – World Class

 
43 Mazda RX-7 (Red)
Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class - Series 1
45 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder (Red)
46 Toyota Supra (White)
47 Audi Avus (Chrome)
48 Plymouth Prowler (Purple)
Series 2 – World Class
49 Ford Thunderbird (Gold)
50 Lamborghini Diablo (Purple)
51 Mercedes 600SEL (Black)
52 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (BLack)
53 Corvette Stingray (Blue)
54 Mustang Cobra (Red)
Series 3 – World Class
1957 Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-10 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Series - 3 Blister
56 1962 Corvette (Burgundy)
57 Corvette Grand Sport (Blue)
58 1957 Chevy (Black)
59 Jaguar XK120 (Green)
60 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge (Silver)
Series 4 – World Class
61 Mazda RX-7 (Yellow)
Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class - Series 4
63 Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder (Green)
64 Toyota Supra (Silver)
65 Audi Avus (White)
66 Plymouth Prowler (Silver)
Series 5 – World Class
67 Ford Thunderbird (Black)
68 Lamborghini Diablo (Silver)
69 Mercedes 600SEL (Blue)
70 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 (Red)
71 Corvette Sting Ray III (Yellow)
72 Mustang Cobra (White)
Series 6 – World Class
1957 Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-10 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Series - 6 Blister
74 1962 Corvette (Gold)
75 Corvette Grand Sport (Blue)
76 57 Chevy (Black)
77 Jaguar XK120 (Red)
78 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge (White)
Series 7 – Fire
79 Ambulance
80 Snorkel Fire Engine
81 Fire Engine
82 Jeep Cherokee Matchbox MB574 : Jeep Cherokee
83 Mack Auxiliary Power Truck
84 Airport Fire Truck
Series 8 – State Police
85 Ford LTD (Virginia State Police)
86 Ford LTD (Florida Highway Patrol)
87 Ford LTD (New Jersey State Police)
88 Camaro Z-28 (New York State Police)
89 Camaro Z-28 (California Highway Patrol)
90 Camaro Z-28 (Texas Highway Patrol)
Series 9 – Nostalgia
62 Corvette
Ford Probe
Dodge Challenger
Firebird Racer
57 Chevy
Corvette T-Top
Series 10 – Exotics
Lamborghini Countach
Ferrari F-40
Mercedes 500SL
Jaguar XJ220
Aston Martin DB-7
Ferrari Testarossa
Series 11 – Hot Rod Collection
MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-15 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class - 11 Blister
57 Chevy
Corvette Grand Sport
Pontiac GTO
62 Corvette
Dodge Challenger
Series 12 – Convertibles
BMW Z3
MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10
Mercedes 500SL
Mitsubishi Spyder
Corvette Stingray III
Mustang Mach III
Series 13 – Retro 70’s Collection
MB068 : Chevy Van Matchbox MB068-48 : Chevy Van Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class Series 13 Packaging
Dodge Dragster
Big Banger
Dragon Wheels
Pi-eyed Piper
Tanzara
Series 14 – Modern Musle
Ram Air Firebird
Viper GTS
Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10
Mustang Cobra
Camaro Z-28
Plymouth Prowler
Series 15 – High Speed
87 Corvette Convertible
Ferrari 456 GT
Nissan 300ZX
Mercedes GTC
BMW 850i
Ferrari F-50
Series 16 – Drop Tops
Plymouth Prowler
Mitsubishi Spyder
Mercedes 500SL
Corvette Stingray III
Mustang Cobra
BMW Z3
Series 17- Classic Muscle Collection
MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-17 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class - 17 Blister
MB300 : 1956 Ford F-150 Pick Up Matchbox MB300-07 : 1956 Ford F-100 Pick-Up Matchbox MB300-07 : 1956 Ford F-100 Pick-Up
69 Camaro SS396
Pontiac GTO
Dodge Challenger
Mustang Conra Jet
Series 18 – State Police II
Kansas
Nevada
Utah
Minnesota
Montana
South Dakota
Series 19 – Super Cars
Lamborghini Diablo
Porsche 944
BMW 5 Series
Jaguar XJ220
Ferrari Testarossa
Ferrari F-40
Series 20 – Street Machines Collection
MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-18 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox Premiere Collection - World Class - 20 Blister
MB300 : 1956 Ford F-150 Pick Up Matchbox MB300-08 : 1956 Ford F-100 Pick-Up Matchbox MB300-08 : 1956 Ford F-100 Pick-Up
Corvette Grand Sport
Pontiac GTO
69 Camaro SS396
Mustang Cobra Jet
Series 21 – Fire II
Seaside Fire Co
Laurel Springs Fire Rescue
Park Ridge Fire Dept.
Ford Ambulance
Eagle Point Fire Rescue
Newfield Airport Fire Rescue

 

 

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Miniatures

Non-Superfast / Non-Man Number Models

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There have been over the years some special release models that when made were not given a MAN Number and do not fall under the NON-Superfast category either.  Those models are listed below.

Reference No. Description Year Released Scale Original casting
RN01 Silver Streak 1/62 MB01-B
RN02 Sleet-N-Slow 1/59 MB02-B / MB38-C
RN03 White Lightning 1/64 MB48-B
RN04 Flying Beetle 1/59 MB11-B
RN05 Hot Smoker 1/64 MB70-B
RN06 Lady Bug 1/59 MB31-M
RN07 Brown Sugar 1/64 MB26-B
RN08 Black Widow 1/62 MB41-B
RN09 Flamin’ Mantra 1/52 MB07-B
RN10 Golden X 1/64 MB33-B
TP-07 Glider Transporter
TP-19 Cattle Trailer
TP-20 Flat Car Side Tipper
TP-21 Motorcycle Trailer
TP-22 Peterbilt Long Haul Cab
TP-26 Leyland Articulated Truck Cab
FS001 Ford F-800 Delivery Van
FS002 Ford F-800 Delivery Van w/container over cab FS001
FST01 Ford Super Truck
MLB01 Plymouth Prowler Concept Vehicle
WRP01 ‘96 Pontiac Grand Prix
WRP02 ‘96 Ford Thunderbird
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Marque

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Search the models released over the years by their marque

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A , B , C , D , E , F , G , H , I , J , K , L , M , N , O , P , Q , R , S , T , U , V , W , X , Y , Z

 

‘A’

Alfa Romeo Allchin Aston Martin
Alfa Romeo Allchin Aston Martin
Atlas Audi Austin
Atlas Audi Austin
Austin Healey Aveling-Barford
Austin-Healey Aveling-Barford

 

‘B’

Bentley BMW Boeing
Bentley BMW Boeing
British Hovercraft Corporation Bugatti Buick
British Hovercraft Corporation Bugatti Buick

 

‘C’

Cadillac Caterpillar Cessna
Cadillac Caterpillar Cessna
Chevrolet Citroen
Chevrolet Citroen

 

‘D’

Datsun Dennis
Datsun Dennis
Divco Dodge
Divco Dodge

 

‘E’

 

‘F’

Faun
Faun
Fiat Ford Freightliner
Fiat Ford Freightliner

 

‘G’

Gee Bee GHE-O GMC
Gee Bee GHE-O GMC

 

‘H’

Harley-Davidson Holden
Harley-Davidson Holden
Honda Hummer
Honda Hudson Hummer / Humvee

 

‘I’

Infiniti International
Infiniti International

 

‘J’

Jaguar Jeep
Jaguar Jeep

 

‘K’

Kurtis Sports Cars
Kurtis Sports Car

 

‘L’

Land Rover Lamborghini LEVC
Land Rover Lamborghini LEVC
Lockheed Martin Lotus
Lockheed Martin Lotus

 

‘M’

Mack MAN
Mack MAN
Maserati Matchbox logo Mazda
Maserati Matchbox Generic Models Mazda
McLaren Mercedes Benz MG
McLaren Mercedes-Benz MG
Mini Mitsubishi Muir Hill Engineering
Mini Mitsubishi Muir-Hill

 

‘N’

Nissan North American Aviation Northrop Grumman
Nissan North American Aviation Northrop Grumman

 

‘O’

Oldsmobile Oshkosh
Oldsmobile Oshkosh

 

‘P’

Pagani
Pagani
Pierce Plymouth Polaris
Pierce Plymouth Polaris
Pontiac Porsche Powell Manufacturing Company
Pontiac Porsche Powell Manufacturing Company

 

‘Q’

 

‘R’

RAM
RAM
Range Rover Renault Royal Crest
Range Rover Renault Royal Vehicles

 

‘S’

Scammell Scania Seagrave
Scammell Scania Seagrave
Sentinel
Sentinel Sierra Nevada Corp.
Studebaker Subaru
Studebaker Subaru

 

‘T’

Tesla Toyota
Tesla Toyota

 

‘U’

 

‘V’

Volkswagen Volvo
Volkswagen Volvo

 

‘W’

Willys
Willys

 

‘X’

 

‘Y’

 

‘Z’

 

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Special Collections

Laser Wheels

Matchbox Laser Wheels

 

Watch the laser wheel discs flash brilliant, different colours as they reflect the light, on these extra fast miniatures. They’re light years in front!

Number Description <click to enlarge>
LW-1 Police Car
LW-2 1982 Firebird
LW-3 Porsche 928
LW-4 Daytona Turbo Z
LW-5 AMG Mercedes
LW6 Porsche 935
LW-7 Sierra XR4
LW-8 1962 Corvette
LW-9 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
LW-10 Turbo Corvette
LW-11 Ferrari 308 GTB
LW-12 Chevy Stock Car
LW-13 1984 Corvette
LW-14 BMW Cabriolet 323i
LW-15 Escort Cabriolet XR3i
LW-16 Sauber Group C Racer
LW-17 Lamborghini Countach LP500S
LW-18 Firebird Racer
LW-19 Fiero Racer
LW-20 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
LW-21 Camaro IROC-Z
LW-22 Toyota MR2
LW-23 Ferrari Testarossa
LW-24 Quasar
LW-25 Buick Le Sabre
LW-26 Cadillac Allante
LW-27 Saab 9000
LW-28 Rover Sterling
LW-29 T-Bird Coupe
LW-30 Volvo 480ES

 

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Special Collections

International Gathering of Friends

Matchbox International Gathering of Friends

 

The International Gathering of Friends is held annually in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Beginning in 2003 and now sponsored by Mattel, Inc. the owners of the Matchbox brand the event has some exclusive models made each year. You can see what goes on at these events by viewing the 17th Annual Matchbox Gathering Agenda

Year Model <click to enlarge>
2003 MB405 :  VW Delivery Van Matchbox MB405-C2-24 : Volkswagen Delivery Van Matchbox MB405-C2-23 : Volkswagen Delivery Van
2004    
2005    
2006 MB689 : 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police MB689-02 : 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police
2007 MB713 : 1965 Austin Mini Van MB713-03 : 1965 Austin Mini Van
2007 MB715 : Alfa Romeo Guila Sprint GTA
(Dinner Model)		 Matchbox MB715 : Alfa Romeo Guila Sprint GTA
2008 MB739 : 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (Early Registration Model) Matchbox MB739 : 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville
2008 MB739 : 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille (Dealer Model) Matchbox MB739 : 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville
2009 MB765 : 1969 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S MB765-02 : Austin Mini Cooper 1275S
MB761 : 1972 Lotus Europa Special MB761-02 : 1972 Lotus Europa Special
MB755 : Pierce Dash Fire Engine Dinner Model – 1 of 125 Matchbox MB755-05 : Pierce Dash Fire Engine
MB755 : Pierce Dash Fire Engine Dinner Model – 1 of 75 Matchbox MB755-06 : Pierce Dash Fire Engine
2010 MB736 : 1975 Chevrolet Stepside MB736-09 : 1975 Chevrolet Stepside MB736-08 : 1975 Chevrolet Stepside
2010 MB785 : ’71 Porsche 914 Matchbox MB785 : ’71 Porsche 914
2011 MB741 : 2006 Volkswagen Caddy MB741-c2-03 : 2006 Volkswagen Caddy MB741-c2-02 : 2006 Volkswagen Caddy MB741-c2-01 : 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
MB812 : ’68 Ford Mustang GT CS Dinner Model (First 75) Matchbox MB812-02 : ´68 Ford Mustang GT CS
MB812 : ’68 Ford Mustang GT CS Dinner Model Matchbox MB812-03 : ´68 Ford Mustang GT CS
2012 MB843 : Seagrave Fire Engine MB843-02 : Seagrave Fire Engine
MB810 : Pontiac Firebird Formula Matchbox MB810 : Pontiac Firebird Formula
Matchbox MB810 : Pontiac Firebird Formula
2013    
2014 MB933 : Dodge Charger Pursuit MB933-02 : Dodge Charger Pursuit
2015    
2016 MB862 : ’66 Dodge A100 Pickup (Dealer Model) Matchbox MB862-06 : MB862 : ´66 Dodge A100 Pickup
MB1012 : 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Matchbox MB1012 : 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Matchbox MB1012 : 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2017 MB702-A : 1972 Ford Bronco 4×4 Matchbox MB720-A-22 : 1972 Ford Bronco 4x4
MB1013 : VW Transporter Crew Cab Matchbox MB1013 : VW Transporter Crew Cab Matchbox MB1013 : VW Transporter Crew Cab
MB1022 : 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX Matchbox MB1022-03 : 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX
Matchbox MB1022-04 : 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX
2018 MB1023 : 1970 Datsun 510 Rally MB1023-04 : ´70 Datsun 510 Rally
MB1027 : 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty MB1027-02 : 2017 Ford f-350 Superduty
2019 MB1089 : GMC Scenic Cruiser (Dealer Model) MB1089-03 : GMC Scenicruiser
MB1169 : 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Wagon  Dinner Model (First 75) Matchbox MB1169-03 : 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Wagon
MB1169 : 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Wagon  Dinner Model Matchbox MB1169-02 : 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Wagon
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Special Collections

Gold Collection

Matchbox Gold Collection

A selection of highly detailed miniatures, each car came with a gold coin and was a limited production of just 5000 pieces.

Matchbox Gold Collection package Matchbox Gold Collection package

 

MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-16 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
MB197 : Lincoln Town Car
MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 Matchbox MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10