Auctions for May 2023

Matchbox Vehicles & Toys

May 20, 2023 at 10 a.m. EST

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May's Printable Text List

May 2023 Price Key

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Lot 151

151. MATCHBOX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GIFT SET, ca 1959, contains 47A2 Brooke Bond, 5B3 Double Decker Bus, paint chips on rear, 40A2 Bedford Tipper, 35A2 Marshall Horse Box, 25A2 Bedford Dunlop Van, 60A1 Morris Pick Up, 11B3 Road Tanker, 21B2 Long Distance Coach, die cast pimpling on rear of casting, orig set box & insert worn, lid detached, C7-9.

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Lot 152

152. MATCHBOX 23A2 BERKELEY CARAVAN, pale blue body, axle braces present, tow brace is set back from towing edge, B1 orig box, C9.

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Lot 153

153. MATCHBOX 23 BERKELEY CARAVANS, 23B7, lime green body, interior has central brace w/ejector ring near end, 8.5 X 18 metal wheels, rounded crimped axles, missing rear decal, 23A3, pale blue body, axle braces present, tow brace is level w/tow eye, small box rub at top, C8.

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Lot 154

154. MATCHBOX 23B8 BERKELEY CARAVAN, lime green body, interior has central brace w/ejector ring near end, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, rounded crimp axles, B4 orig box, C9.

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Lot 155

155. MATCHBOX 23C1 BERKELEY CARAVAN, metallic lime green, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, rounded axles, broken tow hook & corrosion on 1 side, C7.

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Lot 156

156. MATCHBOX 23C BLUEBIRD CARAVANS, 23C19, metallic mauve body, 3 mm top hinge, type F tow bar has minor chips, orig box worn, 23C12, metallic mauve body, 2 mm top hinge, type E tow bar, 9 X 24 silver plastic wheels, tow hook bent, play wear, C7-8.

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Lot 157

157. MATCHBOX 23D TRAILER CARAVAN, 23D1, yellow body, no axle covers, type A tow hook, w/chip, 8 X 18 black plastic wheels, E4 orig box worn, 23D8, pink body, 8 X 40 fine black plastic wheels, F2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 158

158. MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR CLASSIC 7 CARS, Y7B2, Y16A4, Y5B5, Y10B2, Y6B2, Y11B1, Y15A2, orig boxes minor wear, C8.

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Lot 159

159. MATCHBOX 24A WEATHERILL EXECAVATOR, 24A2, orange yellow body, metal wheels, dome crimped axles, B1 orig box, 24A4, yellow body, metal wheels, dome crimped axles, B2 orig box worn, C8-9.

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Lot 160

160. MATCHBOX 24B WEATHERILL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS, 3 #24B2, 2 are yellow body, 10 X 24 knobby gray plastic wheels to front, 15.5 X 30 gray plastic wheels to rear, rounded axles, all have minor chips, other is yellow orange, 2 B5 orig boxes, B3 orig box minor wear, 24B4, yellow body, 11.5 X 45 fine black plastic wheels to front, 15.5 X 30 black plastic wheels to rear, rounded axles, D2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 161

161. MATCHBOX DISPLAY SET, 34D1 Volkswagen Bus, 8E1 Mustang, 59C3 Fire Chief Car, 68B2 Coach Bus, 74B2 Double Decker Bus, 1969 catalog, orig box worn, C8.

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Lot 162

162. MATCHBOX 25A2 BEDFORD DUNLOP VAN, blue body, Dunlop decals, 10.5 X 24 metal wheels, dome crimped axles, B2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 163

163. MATCHBOX 25A3 BEDFORD DUNLOP VAN, blue body, Dunlop decals, 10 X 24 gray plastic wheels, dome crimped axles, B2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 164

164. MATCHBOX 25B6 VOLKSWAGEN, silver blue body, green windows, silver trim to front & rear, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, D2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 165

165. 3 MATCHBOX VEHICLES, 25B4 Volkswagen, silver blue body, green windows, silver trim to front & rear, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, C new model orig box repaired, 65A2 Jaguar, blue body, silver trim, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, crimped axle, 66A2 Citroen, yellow body, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, crimped axles, C9.

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Lot 166

166. MATCHBOX 25C2 BP TANKER, yellow cab, green chassis, white tank, BP decals, E1 orig box, C9.

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Lot 167

167. MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR GIFT SET G7A1, contains Y12A2 Horse Drawn Bus, Y3A2 London Tram Car, Y9A2 Fowler Showman's Engine, Y14A Duke of Connaught Loco, Y8A2 1914 Stutz Roadster, orig box minor wear, sleeve worn, C8.

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Lot 168

168. MATCHBOX 26A3 ERF CEMENT MIXER, orange body, silver trim, long stem to barrel, 8 X 18 metal wheels, flat crimped axles, B3 orig box, C9.

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Lot 169

169. MATCHBOX 26A6 ERF CEMENT MIXER, orange body, silver trim, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, dome crimped axles, B3 orig box, C9.

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Lot 170

170. MATCHBOX 26A6 ERF CEMENT MIXER, orange body, silver trim, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, dome crimped axles, B3 orig box, C7.

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Lot 171

171. MATCHBOX 26B1 FODEN CEMENT MIXER, orange body, dark gray barrel, silver trim, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, play wear, C7.

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Lot 172

172. MATCHBOX 26B FODEN CEMENT MIXERS, 26B13, orange body, no silver trim, 10 X 36 fine gray plastic wheels, D2 orig box repaired, 26B16, orange body, no silver trim, 10 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, 2 small chips, C8-9.

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Lot 173

173. MATCHBOX 27A1 BEDFORD LOW LOADER, light blue cab, dark blue trailers, 7.5 X 18 metal wheels, flat crimped axles, light chipping, B2 orig box, C8.

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Lot 174

174. MATCHBOX 27A3 BEDFORD LOW LOADER, light green cab, light brown trailer, triangle braces to rear, 7.5 X 18 metal wheels, flat crimped axles, 2 small chips at trailer gooseneck, C8.

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Lot 175

175. MATCHBOX 27B3 BEDFORD LOW LOADER, light green cab, light brown trailer, type B trim to cab, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, dome crimp axles, B4 orig box has minor wear, C9.

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Lot 176

176. MATCHBOX 27C2 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL, metallic green body, cream roof, maroon base, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, B5 new model orig box, C9.

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Lot 177

177. MATCHBOX 27C6 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL, pale metallic lilac body, crimson base, clear windows, trim type A, silver trim to front & rear, red tail lights, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, orig box, C9.

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Lot 178

178. MATCHBOX 27C10 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL, pale metallic lilac body, crimson base, green windows, trim type B, silver trim on front only, red tail lights, 9 X24 gray plastic wheels, 1 chip to right front headlight, B5 new model orig box, C9.

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Lot 179

179. 2 MATCHBOX 27C CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIALS, 27C9, metallic lilac body, pink roof, green windows, crimson base, trim type B, silver trim on front only, red tail lights, 9 X 24 silver plastic wheels on front & 9 X20 silver plastic wheels on rear, slight blemish to driver's door, mixed wheels version, D2 orig box worn, 27C8, metallic lilac body, pink roof, crimson base, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, poor paint adhesion to roof & body, C8-9.

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Lot 180

180. 2 MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR GIFT SETS, G-5 Famous Cars of Yesteryear, contains Y7C4, Y14B2, missing grille, Y8C1, Y5C1, G-7 Veteran & Vintage Set, contains Y5B5, Y2B2, Y16A4, Y10B1, Y15A4, orig boxes & inserts minor wear, C7-8.

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Lot 181

181. MATCHBOX 27C14 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL, metallic lilac body, pink roof, black base, green windows, trim type C, silver trim to front only, no red tail lights, 9 X 36 fine gray plastic wheels, D3 orig box, C8-9.

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Lot 182

182. 2 MATCHBOX 27C16 CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIALS, metallic lilac body, pink roof, green windows, silver trim on front only, 9 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, D1 orig box, C9.

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Lot 183

183. MATCHBOX G-6 COMMERCIAL TRUCK SET, contains 62B2 accessories on trees, 16C2, 6C2, 17D2, 58B2, 30C2, 26B4, 15C3, plastic insert intact, orig box & sleeve minor wear, C6-8.

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Lot 184

184. MATCHBOX G-2 TRANSPORTER SET, contains 22C1, 28C3, K8B1, 75B2, 36C1, plastic insert has cracks, orig box & sleeve minor wear, C7-8.

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Lot 185

185. MATCHBOX 28 COMPRESSOR TRUCKS, 28B4, yellow body, engine block B, silver trim on front only, 10 X 24 knobby black plastic wheels, rounded axles, C orig box, 28A4, orange body, silver trim, filled in space between tanks, later casting, 9 X 18 metal wheels, dome crimped axles, some extra silver trim, both have minor chips, C8-9.

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Lot 186

186. MATCHBOX 28C JAGUARS, 28C1, light metallic brown body, engine painted body color, 10 X 36 black plastic wheels, E1 orig box, 28C2, light metallic brown, unpainted engine, 10 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, E3 orig box, both models have minor chips, C8-9.

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Lot 187

187. MATCHBOX 28D MACK DUMP TRUCK, 28D3, orange body, yellow wheels, BP tires, A on base, 28D2, orange body, red wheels, BP tires, A on base, both have minor chips, F2 orig boxes, C8.

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Lot 188

188. MATCHBOX 29A2 BEDFORD MILK VAN, tan body, white bottle load, 10 X 24 metal wheels, dome crimped axles, a couple of small chips to body, B2 orig box, C8.

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Lot 189

189. MATCHBOX 29A4 BEDFORD MILK VAN, tan body, white bottle load, 10 X 24 gray plastic wheels, dome crimped axles, slight box rub to top of model, light paint finish on 1 side, B4 orig box, C9.

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Lot 190

190. MATCHBOX 29B1 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE, 2-tone green body, trim type A, silver trim to front & rear, red tail lights, post type A, 9 X 20 gray plastic wheels, C orig box minor wear, C9.

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Lot 191

191. MATCHBOX 29B5 AUSTIN CAMBRIDGE, 2-tone green, trim type B, silver trim to front only, red tail lights, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, excess silver trim on rear door from factory, 1 chip to window post, D2 orig box, C8.

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Lot 192

192. 3 MATCHBOX VEHICLES, 33B7 Ford Zephyr, sea green body, silver trim to front only, 9 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, D3 orig box, 29B10 Austin Cambridge, 2-tone green, trim type B, silver trim on front only, red tail lights, 9 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, D2 orig box, 45B5 Ford Corsair w/Boat, pale yellow body, unpainted base, red interior, 9 x 36 black plastic wheels, boat & rack on sprue, E4 orig box, all have minor chips, C8-9.

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Lot 193

193. MATCHBOX 30A1 FORD PREFECT, light gray brown body, silver trim to front & rear, red tail lights, 8.5 X 18 minor wear, flat crimped axles, B2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 194

194. MATCHBOX 30A5 FORD PREFECT, light gray brown body, silver trim to front & rear, red tail lights, 8 X 18 gray plastic wheels, dome crimp axles, B3 orig box, C9.

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Lot 195

195. MATCHBOX 30A6 FORD PREFECT, light gray brown body, silver trim to front & rear, red tail lights, 8 X 18 gray plastic wheels, rounded axles, long B4 orig box, C9.

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Lot 196

196. MATCHBOX 30A8 FORD PREFECT, pale blue body, silver trim on front & rear, red tail lights, 8 X 18 gray plastic wheels, rounded axles, B4 orig box has Prefect in quotes, C9.

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Lot 197

197. MATCHBOX 30B5 MAGIRUS-DEUTZ CRANE, silver body, orange boom, silver metal hook, 9 X 20 silver plastic wheels, C new model orig box, C9.

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Lot 198

198. MATCHBOX 30B17 MAGIRUS-DEUTZ CRANE, silver body, orange boom, silver metal hook installed backwards, 9 X 24 knobby black plastic wheels, D2 orig box, C9.

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Lot 199

199. MATCHBOX 30B-25 MAGIRUS-DEUTZ CRANE, silver body, orange boom, gray plastic hook, 9 X 36 fine black plastic wheels, D2 orig box, C9

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Lot 200

200. MATCHBOX 30C3 8-WHEEL CRANE, green body, orange boom, red hook, chip to rear of cab, E4 orig box, C9.