Purely Matchbox 5 2008-10-26 Auction - 451 Price Results - The Matchbox Forum in uk - Page 8
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Purely Matchbox 5

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Following the success we have had with the previous auctions we are now proud to present Purely Matchbox 5, another great collection of high quality vintage Matchbox items from the 1950's through to the 1980's. This auction includes rare and unusual items as well as an interesting selection of lots with variations of the same model, giving the collector a chance to compare differences and acquire some sought after items. Our next sale, Purely Matchbox 6 will be in the New Year and we are already taking items for that sale, if you have Matchbox items you would like to sell please email us at info@thematchboxforum.co.uk, it costs nothing to enter items for auction and just 10% commission if the item sells. On-line bidders will pay just 17.5% commission with INSURED postage paid at cost, winning bidders to be notified within 7 days of end of auction. All bids up to 100GBP are in 5GBP increments, also bids between 100GBP and 300GBP are in 10GBP increments. Finally above 300GBP all bids will be in 20GBP increments regardless of the amount the item gets bid up to. All are welcome to join thematchboxforum and take part in discussions covering all aspects of Matchbox Toys, visit us on our website to join for free. NOTE: Regarding online bidding, we would advise anyone placing commission bids through eBay or LiveAuctioneers to do so at least 2 hours before the start of the auction to avoid disappointment. This is due to the nature of the LiveAuctioneers system which does not register bids placed within the 2 hours immediately prior to the auction start time, all of which is out of our control.
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Matchbox Superfast 29c Tractor Shovel. RARE LIME: Matchbox Superfast 29c Tractor Shovel. RARE LIME GREEN body, yellow shovel, yellow base, chrome engine. Model is mint in a near mint box.
0169: Matchbox Superfast 29c Tractor Shovel. RARE LIMEEst. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast 30a 8 Wheel Crane: Matchbox Superfast 30a 8 Wheel Crane, Transitional model with Red body, gold crane boom. Model is very near mint in a near mint box.
0170: Matchbox Superfast 30a 8 Wheel CraneEst. £40-£60
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Matchbox Superfast 30c Articulated Truck PAULS: Matchbox Superfast 30c Articulated Truck. BRIGHT Blue body, LEMON grille, Red glass, PAULS livery. Model is mint in an excellent to near mint box
0171: Matchbox Superfast 30c Articulated Truck PAULSEst. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast 31b VW Ladybug Volksdragon: Matchbox Superfast 31b VW Ladybug Volksdragon, BLACK body with FLAMES/BEETLE tampo, WIDE wheels. Model is mint in a mint box.
0172: Matchbox Superfast 31b VW Ladybug VolksdragonEst. £30-£40
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2x Matchbox Superfast 32a Tanker inc ARAL: 2x Matchbox Superfast 32a Tanker. (1) Blue body with white tanker, chrome base. ARAL labels to rear and sides. Model is near mint. (2) Green body with white tanker, chrome base, BP labels to front.
0173: 2x Matchbox Superfast 32a Tanker inc ARALEst. £40-£60
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3x Matchbox Superfast 32b Maserati Bora variations: 3x Matchbox Superfast 32b Maserati Bora variations. (1) BLACK body with SUNBURNER & FLAMES, Matt Black Hong Kong base. Model is mint in a near mint box. (2) Crimson body, RARE 3 label - label has
0174: 3x Matchbox Superfast 32b Maserati Bora variationsEst. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast 32c Field Gun BRAZILIAN ISSUE: Matchbox Superfast 32c Field Gun. Dark green body, tan diorama with Made in England removed, rare BRAZILIAN ISSUE. Model is near mint.
0175: Matchbox Superfast 32c Field Gun BRAZILIAN ISSUEEst. £60-£80
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4x Matchbox Superfast construction vehicles: 4x Matchbox Superfast Construction vehicles. 2x 32d Excavator (1) DARK Orange body, BLACK platform, GREY base. (2) YELLOW body, Black stripes, BLACK platform, BLACK Macau base + 2x 58c Faun Dump
0176: 4x Matchbox Superfast construction vehiclesEst. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast 33a Lamborghini Miura, YELLOW: Matchbox Superfast 33a Lamborghini Miura, rare transitional model with YELLOW body, thin wheels, red interior. Model is very near mint with usual nick to the front edge of the bonnet in a near mint G
0177: Matchbox Superfast 33a Lamborghini Miura, YELLOWEst. £100-£120
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4x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police Motorcycle: 4x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police Motorcycle. (1) White body, White seat, CHROME engine, WIRE wheels, mid blue rider, POLICE labels. (2) as (1) but with BLACK engine. (3) as (2) but DARK BLUE rider
0178: 4x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police MotorcycleEst. £30-£50
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6x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police Motorcycle: 6x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police Motorcycle. (1) White body, White seat, CHROME engine, MAG wheels, MID BLUE rider, POLICE labels. (2) as (1) but with BLACK engine. (3) as (2) but with BLUE rider
0179: 6x Matchbox Superfast 33c Police MotorcycleEst. £30-£50
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Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer ORANGE: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racing Car ORANGE body, 16 BLUE Arrow label, clear windscreen, 4-Spoke WIDE Maltese Cross front wheels & 5-Spoke rear wheels, axles slightly bent. Model is near mint
0180: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer ORANGEEst. £20-£30
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Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer WYNNS: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racing Car. PURPLE body, rare side WYNNS labels, clear windscreen, 4-Spoke THIN wheels, Model is mint in a mint box.
0181: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer WYNNSEst. £60-£80
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Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer BRAZIL ISSUE: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer. Black body, unpainted England base, star/flame labels to front and sides, very rare BRAZILIAN ISSUE. Model is near mint (engine chrome worn) in a damaged
0182: Matchbox Superfast 34a Formula 1 Racer BRAZIL ISSUEEst. £120-£150
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4x Matchbox Superfast 34b Vantastic variations: 4x Matchbox Superfast 34b Vantastic. (1) Orange body, white base, ENGINE EXPOSED, FISH side labels. (2) Orange body, white base, blue-green glass, 34 Hood label, STRIPES side labels. (3) as (2) but
0183: 4x Matchbox Superfast 34b Vantastic variationsEst. £40-£60
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8x Matchbox Superfast 34c Chevy Prostocker: 8x Matchbox Superfast 34c Chevy Prostocker. (1+2) White body, unpainted base, 34 tampo. (3) as (1) but with reversed wheels. (4) as (1) but with no tampo on right side of body. (5) as (1) but with no
0184: 8x Matchbox Superfast 34c Chevy ProstockerEst. £60-£80
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4x Matchbox Superfast 35a Fire Engine VARIATIONS: 4x Matchbox Superfast 35a Fire Engine. (1) Metallic red body, grey interior, clip wheel covers, type 1 ladder, thin 5 spoke wheels. (2) as (1) but bright red body. (3) Red body, rare CREAM interior,
0185: 4x Matchbox Superfast 35a Fire Engine VARIATIONSEst. £40-£60
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Matchbox Superfast 35a Fire Engine RARE BOX: Matchbox Superfast 35a Merryweather, Last box issued variation with LIGHT Red body, grey interior, 2x 2 Rivet wheels covers, WIDE 5-ARCH wheels (Not 5-SPOKE as earlier issues). Model is mint in a
0186: Matchbox Superfast 35a Fire Engine RARE BOXEst. £30-£40
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Matchbox Superfast 35b Fandango RARE 6 label: Matchbox Superfast 35b Fandango, rare version with 6 label from 41a Ford GT, WHITE body, RED base, SILVER prop with RED surround. Model is mint in a near mint EARLY ISSUE ROLA-MATICS box.
0187: Matchbox Superfast 35b Fandango RARE 6 labelEst. £30-£50
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Matchbox Superfast 36a Opel Diplomat F BOX: Matchbox Superfast 36a Opel Diplomat, Transitional model with Gold body, THIN wheels, SILVER grille, Black base, Tow hook. Model is mint in a RARE mint F BOX.
0188: Matchbox Superfast 36a Opel Diplomat F BOXEst. £40-£60
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6x Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000: 6x Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000. (1) Orange body, blue man, F5000 labels. (2) as (1) but NO LABELS. (3) Red body, yellow driver, F5000 labels. (4) as (3) but Champion/Texaco labels. (5) as (4)
0189: 6x Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000Est. £40-£60
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Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000 RARE WHEELS: Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000. Orange body, blue man, F5000 labels, RARE 5 ARCH REAR WHEELS. Model is very near mint in an excellent box.
0190: Matchbox Superfast 36c Formula 5000 RARE WHEELSEst. £60-£80
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Matchbox Superfast 37a Cattle Truck ORANGE BODY: Matchbox Superfast 37a Cattle Truck, Transitional model with RARE DARK ORANGE body, Grey box, 2 cattle on spru, THIN wheels. Model is mint in a mint box
0191: Matchbox Superfast 37a Cattle Truck ORANGE BODYEst. £40-£60
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5x Matchbox Superfast 37c Skip Truck inc BLUE SKIP: 5x Matchbox Superfast 37c Skip Truck. (1) Red body, CHROME interior, AMBER glass, Matt BLACK base, YELLOW skip. (2) as (1) but with GREY interior and CLEAR glass. (3) Red body, grey interior, clear
0192: 5x Matchbox Superfast 37c Skip Truck inc BLUE SKIPEst. £60-£80

Auction Details

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Denbighshire, United Kingdom
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08.00am - 11.00am on the day of the sale, Sunday 26th October 2008 at The Holiday Inn, Shepperton, London, 5 mins from Jct.1 of the M3.
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Denbighshire, LL15 9AL
UK
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