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1983 : Matchbox 1-75

 

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Matchbox 1983 Box Matchbox 1983 Box Matchbox 1983 Blister

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
05 Jeep 4X4
06 (Europe) Mercedes Benz 350SL Convertible  
06 07 (Europe) Mazda RX7 IMSA Matchbox - New Model
07 Volkswagen Romping Rabbit
08 De Tomaso Pantera
08 (Europe) Rover SD1 3500
09 Fiat 131 Abarth
09 (Europe) AMX Javelin Pro-Stocker Matchbox - New Model
10 Gran Fury Police Car
11 IMSA Mustang Matchbox - New Model
11 (Europe) Car Transporter  
12 Pontiac Firebird SE
12 (Europe) Citroen CX
13 4X4 Open Back Truck
13 (Europe) Snorkel Fire Engine
14 1983/84 Corvette Matchbox - New Model
14 (Europe) Leyland Articulated Tanker  
15 Ford Sierra XR4i Matchbox - New Model
15 (Europe) Lansing Bagnall Fork Lift Truck  
16 Pontiac Trans Am
17 AMX Javelin Pro-Stocker Matchbox - New Model
17 (Europe) The Londoner  
18 Hondarora Motorcycle
19 Peterbilt Cement Truck
20 Jeep 4×4
20 (Europe) Range Rover Police Patrol
21 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Matchbox - New Model
21 (Europe) Renault 5TL  
22 4×4 Mini Pick-Up
22 (Europe) Oshkosh Fire Engine
23 Audi Quattro
23 (Europe) Peterbilt Quarry Truck
24 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Matchbox - New Model
25 Chevrolet Ambulance
25 (Europe) Audi Quattro
26 Cosmic Blues
26 (Europe) Volvo Cable Truck
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-07 : Swing Wing Jet
28 Formula 5000
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Peterbilt Quarry Truck
30 (Europe) Leyland Articulated Truck
31 Mazda RX7 (Rear spoiler)
32 Atlas Excavator MB032-07 : Atlas Excavator
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker
35 Pontiac Trans Am T Top
35 (Europe) Volvo Zoo Truck
36 Refuse Truck
37 Maserati Sun Burner
37 (Europe) Talbot Matra Rancho
38 1930 Ford Model ‘A’ Van
39 Toyota Supra Matchbox - New Model
39 (Europe) Rolls Royce Silver Shadow  
40 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top
40 (Europe) Bedford Horse Box
41 Kenworth Aerodyne Conventional Cab
41 (Europe) Porsche 935 Matchbox - New Model
42 1957 Ford Thunderbird Matchbox MB042-05 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird
43 Peterbilt Conventional Sleeper Cab
43 (Europe) 0-4-0 Steam Loco
44 Chevrolet Van 4×4 Matchbox MB102-07 : 4x4 Chevy Van
44 (Europe) Citroen 15CV Matchbox - New Model
45 Kenworth Aerodyne Cabover
46 Volkswagen Beetle Streaker
46 (Europe) Ford Tractor
47 Jaguar SS100
48 Red Rider
48 (Europe) Mercedes Benz Unimog (with Plow) Matchbox - New Model
49 Volkswagen Sand Digger Matchbox - New Model
50 Harley Davidson Sportster MB050-06 : Harley Davidson Sportster
51 Midnight Magic
51 (Europe) Pontiac Firebird SE
52 BMW M1 (with Spoiler)
53 Ford Flareside Pick-Up
54 NASA Tracking Vehicle
55 Porsche 935 Matchbox - New Model
55 (Europe) Ford Sierra XR4i Matchbox - New Model
56 Peterbilt Tanker
56 (Europe) Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 4×4 Mini Pickup
57 (Europe) Carmichael Commando
58 Ruff Trek Matchbox - New Model
59 Porsche 928
60 Piston Popper
60 (Europe) Toyota Supra
61 Peterbilt Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette T-Top
63 Snorkel Fire Engine
63 (Europe) 4×4 Open Back Truck
64 Caterpillar Bulldozer
65 Super Boss
65 (Europe) Airport Coach
66 Super Boss
67 Red Rider
67 (Europe) IMSA Mustang Matchbox - New Model
68 Chevrolet Van 4×4
69 Willys 1933 Street Rod
69 (Europe) 1983/84 Corvette Matchbox - New Model
70 Ferrari 308 GTB
71 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
71 (Europe) Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Maxi Taxi
72 (Europe) Dodge Delivery Truck
73 Model A Ford
74 Orange Peel
74 (Europe) Fiat 131 Abarth
75 Helicopter
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1982 : Matchbox 1 – 75 Series

 

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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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1981 : Matchbox 1 – 75 Series

 

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Matchbox 1981 Box Matchbox 1981 Blister
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Matchbox 1981 German Blister Matchbox 1981 USA Blister Matchbox 1981 Blister - ROW

 

No. Description <click to enlarge>
01 Dodge Challenger
02 S2 Buccaneer Jet Matchbox - New Model
03 Porsche 930 Turbo
04 57 Chevy
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
13 GMC Snorkel Fire Engine
14 Monteverdi Rallye Royale Matchbox - New Model
15 Lansing Bagnall Fork Lift Truck
16 Pontiac Trans Am Matchbox - New Model
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 Toyota Celica Matchbox - New Model
25 (Europe) Flat Car & Container  
26 Site Dumper
27 Swing Wing Jet Matchbox MB027-01 : Swing Wing Jet Matchbox - New Model
28 Lincoln Continental Mk V
29 Tractor Shovel
30 Leyland Articulated Truck Matchbox - New Model
31 Caravan
32 Atlas Excavator MB032-01 : Atlas Excavator Matchbox - New Model
33 Honda 750 Police Motorcycle
34 Chevrolet Pro Stocker Matchbox - New Model
35 Fandango
36 Refuse Truck Matchbox - New Model
37 Skip Truck
38 Ford Camper Matchbox - New Model
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 Harley Davidson Sportster MB050-01 : Harley Davidson SportsterMB050-02 : Harley Davidson Sportster Matchbox - New Model
51 Combine Harvester
52 BMW M1 (without Spoiler) Matchbox - New Model
53 Jeep CJ6
54 Mobile Home
55 Ford Cortina Mk IV
56 Mercedes Benz 450SEL
57 Wildlife Truck
58 Faun Dump Truck MB058-01 : Faun Dump Truck
59 Porsche 928
60 Holden Pick Up
61 Wreck Truck
62 Chevrolet Corvette
63 Freeway Gas Tanker
64 Caterpillar Bulldozer
65 Airport Coach
66 Ford Transit
67 Datsun 260Z
68 Chevrolet Van Matchbox MB068-17 : Chevy VanMatchbox MB068-21 : Chevy VanMatchbox MB068-19 : Chevy Van
69 Armoured Truck
70 Ferrari 308 GTB Matchbox - New Model
71 Dodge Cattle Truck
72 Bomag Road Roller
73 Model A Ford
74 Cougar Villager
75 Seasprite Helicopter
76 Mustang GT350 Matchbox - New Model
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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.

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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

 

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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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Models of Yesteryear

1965 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-02 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car
02 1911 Renault 2 Seater
03 1910 Benz Limousine Matchbox - New Model
04 1928 Sentinel Steam Wagon
05 1929 4½ Litre Bentley
06 1926 Type 35 Bugatti
07 1918  4 Ton Leyland Van
08 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle with Milford Sidecar
09 Fowler Showman’s Engine
10 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y10-2-04 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220
11 1912 Packard Landaulet
12 Horse Drawn Bus
13 American 4-4-0 Locomotive
14 1911 Maxwell Roadster Matchbox - New Model
15 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile
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Models of Yesteryear

1964 : Models of Yesteryear

 

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1911 Ford Model ‘T’ Car Matchbox Models of Yesteryear : Y01-2-01 : 1911 Ford Model 'T' Car Matchbox - New Model
02 1911 Renault 2 Seater
03 1907 London ‘E’ Class Tramcar
04 1928 Sentinel Steam Wagon
05 1929 4½ Litre Bentley
06 1926 Type 35 Bugatti
07 1918  4 Ton Leyland Van
08 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle with Milford Sidecar
09 Fowler Showman’s Engine
10 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y10-2-03 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220
11 1912 Packard Landaulet Matchbox - New Model
12 Horse Drawn Bus
13 American 4-4-0 Locomotive
14 Duke of Connaught Locomotive
15 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile

 

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Models of Yesteryear

1963 : Models of Yesteryear

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1925 Allchin Traction Engine  
02 1911 Renault 2 Seater Matchbox - New Model
03 1907 London ‘E’ Class Tramcar
04 1928 Sentinel Steam Wagon
05 1929 4½ Litre Bentley
06 1926 Type 35 Bugatti
07 1918  4 Ton Leyland Van
08 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle with Milford Sidecar
09 Fowler Showman’s Engine
10 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y10-2-01 1928 Mercedes Benz 36-220 Matchbox - New Model
11 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller
12 Horse Drawn Bus
13 American 4-4-0 Locomotive
14 Duke of Connaught Locomotive
15 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile

 

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Models of Yesteryear

1962 : Models of Yesteryear

With the addition of the Y16-1 Spyker Veteran this took the total of Yesteryears to 16; the range with changes would remain at this level right up till its re-introduction in 1974

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1925 Allchin Traction Engine  
02 1911 ‘B’ Type London Bus
03 1907 London ‘E’ Class Tramcar
04 1928 Sentinel Steam Wagon
05 1929 4½ Litre Bentley Matchbox - New Model
06 1926 Type 35 Bugatti
07 1918  4 Ton Leyland Van
08 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle with Milford Sidecar Matchbox - New Model
09 Fowler Showman’s Engine
10 1908 Grand Prix Mercedes
11 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller
12 Horse Drawn Bus
13 American 4-4-0 Locomotive
14 Duke of Connaught Locomotive
15 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost
16 1904 Spyker Veteran Automobile Matchbox - New Model
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Models of Yesteryear

1961 : Models of Yesteryear

Issue No.  Model Name < click to enlarge >  
01 1925 Allchin Traction Engine  
02 1911 ‘B’ Type London Bus
03 1907 London ‘E’ Class Tramcar
04 1905 Shand Mason Horse Drawn Fire Engine
05 1929 LeMans Bentley
06 1926 Type 35 Bugatti Matchbox - New Model
07 1918  4 Ton Leyland Van
08 1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose
09 Fowler Showman’s Engine
10 1908 Grand Prix Mercedes
11 Aveling & Porter Steam Roller
12 Horse Drawn Bus
13 American 4-4-0 Locomotive
14 Duke of Connaught Locomotive
15 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost