Purely Matchbox 1

485: 11B ERF Petrol Tanker RARE GOLD TRIM

494: 46B Pickfords Van Bealson PLAIN BODY

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North Wales, PA, United States

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Purely Matchbox 1

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The first part of a large collection of high quality vintage Matchbox models. 500 lots of rare and interesting model & box variations, some rarely seen or available. Regular wheel rarities include 19B MGA Sports Car SPW with rare type C Lesney box, 22C Pontiac GP Sports Coupe with VERY RARE Type F Box, 46B Pickfords Removal Van with PLAIN body, 50A Commer Pick Up with RED & WHITE body & SPW and 57C Land Rover Fire Engine with extremely rare BLACK LADDER. Superfast rarities include 30a Eight Wheel Crane with extremely rare ORANGE BOOM, 33a Lamborghini Miura with regular wheel YELLOW body & first issue F BOX with RED SCRIPT writing, 44a Refrigerator Truck with regular wheel body colors of RED CAB & TURQUOISE CONTAINER, 64a MG1100 with regular wheel GREEN BODY and 66b Mazda RX500 STREAKERS with UNPAINTED base. Rare Yesteryear and Superfast Pre-Productions such as 20a Lamborghini Marzal in Green with SOLID DISC WHEELS are included along with other interesting items such as Lesney Replica models in soap and a trial design sheet for the Boss Mustang box which never reached production. For more pictures of each individual lot visit our website at www.ubid4auctions.com

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64a MG1100 with rare GREEN BODY: 64a MG1100 with rare regular wheel GREEN BODY. Model very near mint. Box mint

0481: 64a MG1100 with rare GREEN BODYEst. $250-$450

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66b Mazda RX500 STREAKERS UNPAINTED base: 66b Mazda RX500 STREAKERS. Red body, 77 tempa, Amber windows, rare UNPAINTED base. Model mint. Box mint and rare JAPANESE issue

0482: 66b Mazda RX500 STREAKERS UNPAINTED baseEst. $85-$150

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67a VW1600TL with rare RED BODY: 67a VW1600TL with rare regular wheel RED BODY. Model near mint with small roof mark. Mint F BOX

0483: 67a VW1600TL with rare RED BODYEst. $140-$200

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74a Daimler Bus INN ON THE PARK: 74a Daimler Bus with rare INN ON THE PARK labels. Model very near mint. Box excellent to near mint with small tear to one side

0484: 74a Daimler Bus INN ON THE PARKEst. $140-$210

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11B ERF Petrol Tanker RARE GOLD TRIM: 11B ERF Petrol Tanker. Red body, "ESSO" rear decal, RARE GOLD grille, headlamps, tanks and tank cap trim, GMW. Model is very near mint. Being extra critical, model has a tan dot to rear bumper from

0485: 11B ERF Petrol Tanker RARE GOLD TRIMEst. $800-$1,200

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19B MG A Sports Car SPW: 19B MG A Sports Car. Off white body, red seats and base, silver grille, HARD TO FIND SILVER PLASTIC WHEELS. Model very near mint, has a tiny pinprick to rear trunk below emblem. Comes in also rare

0486: 19B MG A Sports Car SPWEst. $600-$800

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22C Pontiac GP Sports Coupe VERY RARE F Box: 22C Pontiac GP Sports Coupe. Red body, patent no. base, BPW. Model mint. Comes in VERY RARE Type F Box. Box is complete and crisp, has some very slight creases and wear. See pictures. VERY RARE BOX!!

0487: 22C Pontiac GP Sports Coupe VERY RARE F BoxEst. $700-$900

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31B American Ford Station Wagen YELLOW body: 31B American Ford Station Wagen. Harder to find YELLOW body, clear windows, crimson base, 9x20 SPW. Model very near mint, has two minuscule box rubs to rear. Barely noticeable. Most would call mint.

0488: 31B American Ford Station Wagen YELLOW bodyEst. $350-$600

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32A Jaguar XK140 RED body: 32A Jaguar XK140. Harder to find RED body, GPW with rounded axels. Model not mint, has wear to highlines and some minimal marks touched in. Displays great. White spot box is complete and strong,

0489: 32A Jaguar XK140 RED bodyEst. $80-$140

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33C Lamborghini Miura P400 Rare GOLD body: 33C Lamborghini Miura P400. Rare GOLD body, chrome hubs with black plastic tires. Model near mint, has three pin prick size chips. Harder to find Type F Box is complete and crisp

0490: 33C Lamborghini Miura P400 Rare GOLD bodyEst. $250-$400

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39B Pontiac Convertible Yellow body SPW: 39B Pontiac Convertible. Yellow body, cream interior, RED steering wheel, crimson base, 9x24 SPW. Model very near mint, has a minuscule box rub to nose. Barely noticeable. See pictures. Box complete

0491: 39B Pontiac Convertible Yellow body SPWEst. $120-$160

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41B D Type Jaguar RED wheels: 41B D Type Jaguar. Green body, closed scoop, 41 decals, RED wheels with black plastic tires. Model mint. Box complete and crisp. OLD STORE STOCK!! SUPERB!!

0492: 41B D Type Jaguar RED wheelsEst. $600-$900

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43A Hillman Minx Apple Green body: 43A Hillman Minx. Apple Green body, smooth roof interior, GMW. Model mint. Base has some factory flaws in paint. Box complete and crisp, shows minimal storage wear. Hard to find model!!

0493: 43A Hillman Minx Apple Green bodyEst. $500-$700

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46B Pickfords Van Bealson PLAIN BODY: 46B Pickfords Removal Van. Unusual model. Model light brown body, BPW as done for Bealson promo. However, side decals were never applied. Comes with left side orginal Beales Bealesons decal. Model

0494: 46B Pickfords Van Bealson PLAIN BODYEst. $800-$1,200

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50A Commer Pick Up Rare RED & WHITE SPW: 50A Commer Pick Up. Rare RED lower, WHITE upper body, SPW. Model very near mint, has two tiny pinpricks. One one bed edge, other left door post. Also hard to find Type C Lesney box complete and

0495: 50A Commer Pick Up Rare RED & WHITE SPWEst. $900-$1,500

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51A Albion Chieftain Cement Truck RARE BPW: 51A Albion Chieftain Cement Truck. Yellow body, Dark tan load, RARE BPW. Model very near mint, has a tiny pinprick to left rear of load. Also rare late type D picture box is complete and crisp, shows

0496: 51A Albion Chieftain Cement Truck RARE BPWEst. $250-$400

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53A Austin Martin DB2 Metallic RED body: 53A Austin Martin DB2. Metallic RED body, BPW. Model very near mint, has minute box wear to left door highlines. Left rear wheel has a factory blemish. Box complete and crisp, minimal wear. Superb

0497: 53A Austin Martin DB2 Metallic RED bodyEst. $250-$400

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57C Land Rover Fire Engine BLACK LADDER: 57C Land Rover Fire Engine with extremely rare BLACK LADDER, color trial ladder. Model mint, unboxed. RARE ISSUE WITH BLACK LADDER from an ex-Lesney employee.

0498: 57C Land Rover Fire Engine BLACK LADDEREst. $450-$800

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59A Ford Thames Singer Van RARE SPW: 59A Ford Thames Singer Van. Light green body, RARE SPW. Model mint. Decals superb. Box complete and crisp, LIKE NEW!!

0499: 59A Ford Thames Singer Van RARE SPWEst. $375-$500

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32C Leyland ARAL Tanker: 32C Leyland Aral Tanker. Model has Hard to find Dark blue cab and chassis, white tank with ARAL labels, chrome grille, BPW. Model near mint, has a few marks to blue chassis and light rub to one

0500: 32C Leyland ARAL TankerEst. $180-$300

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North Wales, PA, United States

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The venue for this auction is The Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel, Lansdale, PA on Saturday September 9 2006. Auction will start at 10.00am EST with viewing between 08.00 and 10.00am that day and also the day before Friday 8 September between 18.00 and 21.00pm. Details of the Hotel are as follows: Homewood Suites by Hilton® Lansdale 1200 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States 19446 Tel: +1-215-362-6400 Fax: +1-215-362-2425 Directions by road: 1-95S to Plymouth Meeting/Rte. 476 exit. Continue on 476N to exit 31 (Lansdale). Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike. Follow to 9th traffic light and turn left onto Church Rd. The hotel is 1 mile on the left. Local Airports: Philadelphia International Airport is just 30 miles from the hotel or 35 minutes drive. Shuttles are available from the Airport at an average charge of USD 30.00. Hotel Reservations: To reserve rooms at the hotel call 1-800-CALL-HOME or to visit the Hotel website copy and paste the following link… http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LDLPAHW

PO Box 1104

North Wales, PA 19454

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