Matchbox 1-75 Picture Boxes
TOC \o "1-3" 1Introduction PAGEREF _Toc507701489 \h 22Literature PAGEREF _Toc507701490 \h 33Overview of Box Generations PAGEREF _Toc507701491 \h 44Overview of Main Box Variable Domains PAGEREF _Toc507701492 \h 54.1Main Bottom Lettering PAGEREF _Toc507701493 \h 54.2Lettering inside Rectangles on Sides PAGEREF _Toc507701494 \h 64.3Country of Manufacture PAGEREF _Toc507701495 \h 74.4Registration Notice PAGEREF _Toc507701496 \h 84.5US Registration Notice PAGEREF _Toc507701497 \h 84.6Trade Mark Notice PAGEREF _Toc507701498 \h 84.7Other Lettering PAGEREF _Toc507701499 \h 84.8Markings on End Flap Closers PAGEREF _Toc507701500 \h 94.9Markings on Inner End Flaps PAGEREF _Toc507701501 \h 94.10Box Dimensions PAGEREF _Toc507701502 \h 105Cross Reference: Models and Box Generations PAGEREF _Toc507701503 \h 116Line Drawing Boxes (A, B and C Types) PAGEREF _Toc507701504 \h 217D Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701505 \h 338E Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701506 \h 399F Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701507 \h 4510G Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701508 \h 5111H Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701509 \h 5712I Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701510 \h 5913J Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701511 \h 6514K Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701512 \h 7115L Type Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701513 \h 7616Japanese Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701514 \h 8617German Picture Window Boxes PAGEREF _Toc507701515 \h 871IntroductionIn the following pages an attempt is made to give an overview of the variables characterizing the designs of Matchbox Miniatures picture boxes from the very beginning in 1953 until the very end of individual picture boxes in 1982. Furthermore there are detailed descriptions and listings of all individual boxes made for Matchbox Miniatures models from 1953 to 1982 which are known to exist.The numbers used to designate the models themselves are prefixed by the letters LR in case of Regular wheel models or LS in case of Superfast models. Otherwise the numbers are based on the system used by Charlie Mack in his publications. In the model names, the actual lettering as cast on the baseplates is given in all capital letters, whereas occasional extensions made are written in mixed-case lettering or enclosed in parentheses.It is understood that this compilation of listings is just a beginning and by far not complete, as the information used to produce it comes from my own humble collection, from studies of various kinds of Matchbox literature and from some notes taken at a few swapmeets and during visits to fellow collectors from 1996 onward. However, I hope this approach to take into account all relevant variables and produce completely systematic and uniform listings which can easily be extended by additional information made available does indeed make sense.The abbreviations used for the values of variables in the listings have been designed for easy memorizing. It should be possible for anyone after a little studying to inspect any particular box and within a few seconds tell which variation it is. I believe this approach is superior to a classification by sequential numbers or letters, which are rather difficult to keep in memory.Every fellow collector is encouraged to go through his/her own collection with this compilation of listings and note any variations he/she might have that are missing in it. I would be grateful for any comments, suggestions, criticisms and information on additional variations, if possible (and meaningful) accompanied by pictures.Furthermore I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no objections whatsoever against anybody making copies of these listings and passing them on to other people who might be interested. The more collectors see these listings and get the chance to contribute, the bigger improvements of the listings in both quantity and quality will be possible. I think a listing which is as accurate and complete as possible is for the benefit of all Matchbox collectors who are seriously interested in the subject.I wish to express my gratitude to the following people who have made contributions towards the improvement of this listing (in alphabetical order): Joyce & Mike Appnel, Trevor Bannister, Steve Beckett, Mike Boss, Mark Bumbera, John Bush, Ron Calcott, Nigel Clarke, Bill Connelly, Rob Freeman, Eva & Steve Gal, Andreas G?pfert, Gary Hirst, Gerald Kapl, Tomas Kodrle, Alexander Kuzmin, Ronni Lübkert, Michael Macho, Charlie Mack, Ellen & Kristof de Mangeleer, Jason Meeker, Hendrik Meier, Andreas Mohr, John Moore, A. J. Myers, Mark Nagel, John Nijhuis, Carsten Oettler, Ruud Otten, Matthew Palmer, Olivier Pharizin, Jaroslav Popelka, Zsolt Ratkai, Ralph-Egbert Richter, Hardy Ristau, Patrice Rufiange, Tim Siebert, Frank Sygusch, Tommy Wiczkowicz, Mathias Zogg, as well as the authors of the publications mentioned in the next section.Christian FalkensteinerApril 20192LiteratureApart from the magazines issued by the UK Matchbox, MICA and Matchbox U.S.A. clubs, the following publications have had much influence on the present compilation:Graham Ward, The Box Catalogue, 1953-1978 Variations, 2nd Edition, Stafford, England 1978The "mother of all box catalogues", i.e. the first and original work published on the subject. It contains very detailed descriptions of the various box designs, even expanding to the small lettering on the end flap closers, but tends to be a bit difficult to survey. It makes no attempt to list box variations for individual models, and as it was published at a time when picture boxes were still current, the information on the later boxes made after 1975 is by necessity incomplete. The same author published another work in 1981, which unfortunately I have not seen so far.Philip Bowdidge, "Matchbox" Boxes 1 to 75 1953-1964, Supplement No. 4, New Milton, England 1990The definitive unsurpassable work on the earlier boxes, providing black and white photocopies of each and every individual box design, as well as details of the actual model variations that came in each box.John Hanchet, The Matchbox Picture Boxes, 1-75 Regular Wheels 1962-1970, 1st Edition, Essen, Germany 1995A very thorough detailed listing of the regular wheel boxes of the sixties, accompanied by colour photographs. The existence of this work and the perceptible demand for its continuation into the Superfast era was the major instigation to produce the present compilation.Geoffrey Leake, A Concise Catalogue of 1-75 Series "Matchbox" Toys by Lesney, 3rd Edition, Worcester, England 1992 (4th Edition, Worcester, England 2004)Probably the best pocket-sized catalogue on the models themselves. It is mentioned here because most of the information on Japanese boxes was derived from it.3Overview of Box GenerationsThe basic definition of Matchbox box generations has generally been established in the late seventies, and there is no need for any major changes. Only the last types issued from 1975 onward have not been classified properly until now. My decision to divide this last phase into three generations is open to debate, but is justified by obvious differences in the appearances of these boxes.Details are to be found in the descriptions of the individual box generations. The purpose of the following list is just to give a brief overview:TypeDescriptionYears of issueAline drawing, A Moko LESNEY (script) in scroll1953-54Bline drawing, A MOKO LESNEY (capitals) in scroll1955-60Cline drawing, A LESNEY in scroll1961Dcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" Series in arch1962-66Ecolour picture, "MATCHBOX" in arch1964-68Fcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" straight1969Gcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" italic1970-75Hcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" bold italic with tyre1971-76Icolour picture, "MATCHBOX" bold italic1971-79Jcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" in frame, number/name in centre1975-82Kcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" in frame, number/name at bottom1976-82Lcolour picture, "MATCHBOX" in frame, colour picture on side1977-824Overview of Main Box Variable Domains4.1Main Bottom Lettering#Abbr.Box generationsYearsLettering1AMSA-----------1953-54A Moko LESNEY PRODUCT (Moko in script)2AML-B----------1955-60A MOKO LESNEY PRODUCT (MOKO in block capitals)3ALS--C---------1961A LESNEY PRODUCT (scroll)4ALP---DEF------1962-69A LESNEY PRODUCT (straight)5LPC-----F------1970LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND6MIR1-----FG-----1970-73"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D T.M. OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND7MRT1-----FG-----1970-75"MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND8MRT2-------H----1971-76? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND9MRT3--------I---1972-78? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. MARCA REGISTRADA LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND10MRM--------I---1972MARCA REGISTRADA ? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND11MIR2--------IJ--1973-78"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA) OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND12MMR1----------K-1976-78"MATCHBOX", "MARCA REGISTRADA" REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND13MMR2----------KL1977-78"MATCHBOX", "MARCA REGISTRADA" REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON E.9 5PA ENGLAND14CNG--------IJKL1977-78CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.(combined with MRT3, MIR2, MMR1 or MMR2)15CNN--------IJKL1978CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS(combined with MRT3, MIR2, MMR1 or MMR2)16MMR3--------IJKL1978-81"MATCHBOX" (MARCA REGISTRADA) REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND17MIR3---------JKL1980-82"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA) OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND18MIR4-----------L1982"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA) OF LESNEY PRODUCTS P.L.C. LONDON ENGLAND4.2Lettering inside Rectangles on SidesCombined with main bottom lettering types 16 - 18.#TypeBox generationsYears1Type 2--------IJKL1978-82two lines inside top (English and French):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line inside bottom:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.#TypeBox generationsYears2Type 4A---------JKL1979-80four lines inside top (English and French):CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.one line inside bottom:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.#TypeBox generationsYears3Type 5A---------JKL1980-81five lines inside top (English, French and Italian):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.#TypeBox generationsYears4Type 8----------KL1980-81eight lines inside top (English, French and Italian):CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT DES PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.AVVERTIMENTO: CONTIENE PICCOLI PEZZI. NON ADATTOAD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36 MESI.CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.#TypeBox generationsYears5Type 4B-----------L1981four lines inside top (English, French and Swedish):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISINNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EJ L?MPLIGT F?RBARN UNDER 3 ?R.one line inside bottom:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.#TypeBox generationsYears6Type 5B-----------L1981five lines inside top (English, French, Italian, German and Swedish,used in Australia only):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS A UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISNON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ET? MINORE AI 36 MESIGEEIGNET F?R KINDER AD DERI JAPHENINNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EI L?MPLIGT FOR BARN UNDER 3 ?R#TypeBox generationsYears7Type 6-----------L1981-82six lines inside top (English, French, Italian and Swedish):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.INNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EJ L?MPLIGT F?R BARN UNDER 3 ?R.#TypeBox generationsYears8Type 1-----------L1981one line inside top (English, used in USA only):NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS4.3Country of Manufacture#Box generationsYearsLetteringLocationCombined w/ bottom types1ABC---------1953-61MADE IN ENGLANDbottom centre1 - 32---DEFGHI---1962-76MADE IN ENGLANDbottom right4 - 103--------IJKL1973-81? 19xx LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.MADE IN ENGLANDon sides11 - 174--------I---1974? 1973 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.PRINTED AND MADE IN ENGLANDon sides11, 14, 155--------I---1975? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.MADE IN GREAT BRITAINon sides11, 156--------I---1975? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.PRINTED AND MADE IN GREAT BRITAINon sides11, 157--------I---1975? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.LONDON ENGLANDon sides11, 158-----------L1981? 198x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD.MADE IN HONG KONGon sides179-----------L1982? 1981 LESNEY PRODUCTS P.L.C.MADE IN ENGLANDon sides184.4Registration Notice#Box generationsYearsLetteringLocation1-BC---------1955-61REG.Dbottom right2---DEF------1962-70MARCA REGISTRADAtop right3------GH----1970-76MARCA REGISTRADAbottom leftLater included in main bottom lettering (from type 9 onward).4.5US Registration Notice#Box generationsYearsLetteringLocation1-B----------1957-60REG. U.S. Pat. centre2-B----------1957-60Reg. U.S. Pat. centre3-B----------1957-60REGd. U.S. Pat. centre4-B----------1957-60REG US PAT OFFtop centre5-BC---------1960-61REGD. U.S. PAT. OFF.bottom left6---DE-------1962-68REGD. U.S. PAT. left7-----F------1969-70REGD. U.S. PAT. OFF.bottom leftLater removed from box design.4.6Trade Mark Notice#Box generationsYearsLetteringLocation1-BC---------1960-61MATCHBOX TRADE MARKtop centre2---DE-------1962-68"MATCHBOX" REGD. T.M. G.B. AND ABROADbottom left3-----F------1969-70"MATCHBOX" REGD. T.M. G.B. AND ABROADtop leftLater included in main bottom lettering (from type 6 onward).4.7Other Lettering#Abbr.Box generationsYearsLetteringLocation1NRC-------HIJ--1976-77Not recommended for children under right or top centre4.8Markings on End Flap Closers#Box generationsYearsMarkings1-BCDE-------1958-68MADE BY LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD., AND SOLD UNDERPERMISSION FROM CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY.2---DEF------1965-70PORTI?RES OUVRANTES - LICENCE SOLIDO3-----F------1970Trademark "MATCHBOX"? Owned By Lesney Products & Co. Ltd.4-----F------1970Trademark "MATCHBOX"? Owned By Lesney Products & Co. Ltd.Printed in England. Made in England.5-----------L1981-82MARK6--------I--L1971-81MARK I7--------I--L1973-81MARK 18-----FG----L1970-81MARK 29------GHI---1970-76MARK 310------GHIJ--1970-76MARK 411------GHIJKL1971-81MARK 512--------IJKL1972-81MARK 613----------KL1976-81MARK 714-----FGHIJKL1969-82Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo15-----FGHIJKL1969-82black model number16------G-----1970-72red model number17-----FGHIJKL1969-82various small numbers18------GHIJKL1972-82SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTSSUBJECT TO AMENDMENT4.9Markings on Inner End Flaps#Box generationsYearsMarkings1ABCD--------1953-64plain inner end flaps2-BCD--------1960-64"J.S&W" logo on one inner end flap, small number on the same inner end flap3-BCD--------1960-64"Pembroke Abbey" logo on one inner end flap,small number on one other inner end flap4-BCDE-------1960-65Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo on one inner end flap,small number on one other inner end flap5---DEFGHIJKL1965-79"Model and package lead-free" (in English, French, German and Spanish)with circled cross (green cross in blue circle) on all four inner end flaps6---------JKL1980-82"Model and package lead-free" (in English, French, German and Spanish)without circled cross on all four inner end flaps4.10Box Dimensions#Length/WidthInchesMillimetresBox generations1short/very narrow2.250 x 0.875 x 1.50057 x 22 x 38AB----------2short/narrow2.250 x 1.000 x 1.50057 x 26 x 38AB----------3medium/narrow2.625 x 1.000 x 1.50067 x 26 x 38-BCDE-------4medium/wide2.625 x 1.500 x 1.50067 x 38 x 38-BCDE-------5long/narrow3.063 x 1.000 x 1.50078 x 26 x 38--CDEFGHIJKL6long/medium3.063 x 1.250 x 1.50078 x 33 x 38-----FG-I---7long/wide3.063 x 1.500 x 1.50078 x 38 x 38---DEFGHIJKL5Cross Reference: Models and Box Generations#Model nameBox generationsNotesLR 01-AAveling Barford Road RollerAB----------LR 01-BAveling Barford Road Roller-B----------LR 01-CAveling Barford Road Roller-BC---------LR 01-DAVELING BARFORD ROAD ROLLER---DE-------LR 01-EMERCEDES TRUCK----EF------LS 01-AMERCEDES TRUCK------G-----LS 01-BMOD ROD-------HI---LS 01-CDODGE CHALLENGER---------J--LS 01-DDODGE CHALLENGER-----------LLR 02-AMuir Hill Site DumperAB----------LR 02-BMuir Hill Site Dumper-BC---------LR 02-CMUIR HILL DUMPER---DE-------LR 02-DMERCEDES TRAILER----EF------LS 02-AMERCEDES TRAILER------G-----LS 02-BJEEP HOT ROD-------HI---LS 02-CRescue HOVERCRAFT---------J--LS 02-DS 2 Buccaneer JET-----------LLR 03-ACement MixerAB----------LR 03-BBEDFORD 7? TON TIPPER--CDE-------LR 03-CMERCEDES BENZ "BINZ" AMBULANCE----EF------LS 03-AMERCEDES-BENZ "BINZ" AMBULANCE------G-----LS 03-BMONTEVERDI HAI--------I---LS 03-CPORSCHE (930) TURBO-----------LLR 04-AMassey Harris TractorAB----------LR 04-BMassey Harris Tractor-B----------LR 04-CTRIUMPH T 110 Motorcycle & Sidecar-BCD--------LR 04-DDodge STAKE TRUCK----EF------LS 04-ADodge STAKE TRUCK------G-----LS 04-BGRUESOME TWOSOME-------HI---LS 04-CPONTIAC FIREBIRD---------J--LS 04-D'57 CHEVY-----------LLR 05-ALondon BusAB----------LR 05-BLondon Bus-B----------LR 05-C(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London Bus-BCD--------LR 05-D(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London BUS----EF------LS 05-ALOTUS EUROPA-----FGHI---LS 05-BSEAFIRE Boat---------J--LS 05-CU.S. MAIL TRUCK Jeep-----------LLS 05-D4 X 4 JEEP with Roll-bar-----------LLR 06-AEuclid Quarry TruckAB----------LR 06-BEuclid Quarry Truck-BCD--------LR 06-CEUCLID DUMP TRUCK---DE-------LR 06-DFORD PICK-UP-----F------LS 06-AFORD PICK-UP------G-----LS 06-BMERCEDES 350 SL--------I--LLR 07-AHorse-drawn Milk FloatAB----------LR 07-BFORD ANGLIA (105)--CD--------LR 07-CFord REFUSE TRUCK----EF------LS 07-AFord REFUSE TRUCK------G-----LS 07-BHAIRY HUSTLER--------IJ--LS 07-CVW GOLF----------KLLR 08-ACaterpillar Tractor-B----------LR 08-BCATERPILLAR Tractor-B----------LR 08-CCATERPILLAR Tractor-BCD--------LR 08-DCATERPILLAR D 8 TRACTOR----E-------LR 08-EFord MUSTANG----EF------LS 08-AFord MUSTANG-----FG-----LS 08-BFord Mustang WILDCAT DRAGSTER------G-----LS 08-CDE TOMASO PANTERA---------J-LL type: US issueLS 08-DROVER 3500-----------LLR 09-ADennis Fire Engine-B----------LR 09-BDENNIS FIRE ENGINE-B----------LR 09-CMERRYWEATHER MARQUIS SERIES III FIRE ENGINE-BCD--------LR 09-DBoat & Trailer----EF------LS 09-ABoat & Trailer------G-----LS 09-BAMX JAVELIN--------I---LS 09-CFORD ESCORT RS 2000-----------LLS 09-DFIAT (131) ABARTH-----------LROW issue no.74LR 10-AScammell Mechanical Horse & Trailer-B----------LR 10-BScammell Mechanical Horse & Trailer-B----------LR 10-CFODEN 15 TON SUGAR CONTAINER-BCD--------LR 10-DLeyland PIPE TRUCK----EF------LS 10-ALeyland Pipe Truck------G-----LS 10-BFord MUSTANG PISTON POPPER--------IJ--LS 10-CPLYMOUTH GRAN FURY with Roof Light-----------LLR 11-A(ERF) Petrol Tanker-B----------LR 11-B(ERF) PETROL TANKER-BCD--------LR 11-CTAYLOR JUMBO CRANE----E-------LR 11-DMERCEDES SCAFFOLDING TRUCK-----F------LS 11-AMERCEDES SCAFFOLDING TRUCK------G-----LS 11-B(VW) FLYING BUG--------I---LS 11-CBedford CAR TRANSPORTER----------K-LR 12-ALand Rover-B----------LR 12-BLAND ROVER SERIES II-BCD--------LR 12-CLAND ROVER SAFARI----EF------LS 12-ALAND ROVER SAFARI-----FG-----LS 12-BSETRA (S 80) COACH------G-----LS 12-CBIG BULL Bulldozer--------I---LS 12-DCITROEN CX Break-----------LLS 12-EPONTIAC FIREBIRD SE-----------LROW issue no.51LR 13-ABedford Wreck Truck-B----------LR 13-BBedford WRECK TRUCK-B----------LR 13-CFord THAMES TRADER WRECK TRUCK-BCD--------LR 13-DDODGE WRECK TRUCK----EF------LS 13-ADODGE WRECK TRUCK------G-----LS 13-BBAJA BUGGY-------H----LS 13-C(GMC) SNORKEL FIRE ENGINE-----------LLS 13-DFord 4 X 4 OPEN BACK TRUCK-----------LROW issue no.63LR 14-ADaimler Ambulance-B----------LR 14-BDAIMLER AMBULANCE-BC---------LR 14-CBedford LOMAS AMBULANCE--CDE-------LR 14-DISO GRIFO----EF------LS 14-AISO GRIFO-----FGH----LS 14-BMINI-HA-HA---------J--LS 14-CMonteverdi RALLYE ROYALE-----------LUS issueLS 14-DLeyland ARTICULATED TANKER-----------LLR 15-ADiamond T Prime Mover-B----------LR 15-BROTINOFF SUPER ATLANTIC TRACTOR-BCD--------LR 15-CDennis TIPPAX REFUSE COLLECTOR---DE-------LR 15-DVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON-----F------LS 15-AVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON-----FGH----LS 15-BLansing Bagnall FORK LIFT TRUCK--------I--LLS 15-C(VW) HI HO SILVER-----------LUS issueLR 16-ATransporter Trailer-B----------LR 16-BSUPER ATLANTIC TRAILER-BCD--------LR 16-CSCAMMELL Mountaineer SNOW PLOUGH---DE-------LR 16-DCASE TRACTOR Bulldozer-----FG-----LS 16-ABADGER Radar Truck--------IJ--LS 16-BPONTIAC Firebird-----------LLR 17-ABedford Removal Van-B----------LR 17-BBedford Removal Van-B----------LR 17-CAUSTIN METROPOLITAN TAXI-BCD--------LR 17-DFoden HOVERINGHAM TIPPER---DE-------LR 17-E(AEC) HORSE BOX-----F------LS 17-A(AEC) HORSE BOX------G-----LS 17-BTHE LONDONER Daimler Bus--------I-KLK type: special Silver Jubilee issueLS 17-CLONDON BUS Leyland Titan-----------Lsame box design as for LS 17-BLR 18-ACaterpillar Bulldozer-B----------LR 18-BCATERPILLAR Bulldozer-B----------LR 18-CCATERPILLAR Bulldozer-BCD--------LR 18-DCATERPILLAR D 8 BULLDOZER----E-------LR 18-EFIELD CAR-----F------LS 18-AFIELD CAR------G-I---LS 18-BHONDARORA Motorcycle--------I--LLR 19-A(MG TD) Sports Car-B----------LR 19-BMG A SPORTS CAR-BC---------LR 19-CASTON MARTIN DBR 5 Racing Car--CD--------LR 19-DLOTUS Mk 33 Racing Car----EF------LS 19-ALOTUS Mk 33 Racing Car------G-----LS 19-BROAD DRAGSTER------G-I---LS 19-CCEMENT TRUCK----------K-LS 19-DPETERBILT Cement Truck-----------LLR 20-A(ERF) Transport Truck-B----------LR 20-BERF 68 G TRUCK-BCD--------LR 20-CCHEVROLET IMPALA TAXI----E-------LS 20-ALAMBORGHINI MARZAL-----FGHI---LS 20-BRange Rover POLICE PATROL---------J--LR 21-ABedford Duple Luxury Coach-B----------LR 21-BBEDFORD DUPLE LUXURY COACH-B----------LR 21-CCOMMER BOTTLE FLOAT--CDE-------LR 21-DFODEN CONCRETE TRUCK----EF------LS 21-AFODEN CONCRETE TRUCK------G-----LS 21-BROD ROLLER--------I---LS 21-CRENAULT 5 TL-----------LLR 22-AVauxhall Cresta-B----------LR 22-B1958 VAUXHALL CRESTA-BCD--------LR 22-CPONTIAC GP SPORTS COUP?----EF------LS 22-APONTIAC GP SPORTS COUP?------G-----LS 22-BFREEMAN INTER-CITY COMMUTER------G-----LS 22-CBLAZE BUSTER Fire Engine---------JK-LR 23-ABerkeley Cavalier Caravan-B----------LR 23-BBERKELEY CAVALIER Caravan-B----------LR 23-CBLUEBIRD DAUPHINE Caravan-BCD--------LR 23-DTRAILER CARAVAN----EF------LS 23-AVOLKSWAGEN CAMPER------G-----LS 23-BATLAS Dump Truck---------JK-LS 23-CFord Mustang GT 350-----------LUS issueLS 23-DAUDI QUATTRO-----------LROW issue no.25LR 24-AWeatherill Hydraulic Excavator-B----------LR 24-BWEATHERILL HYDRAULIC Excavator-BCD--------LR 24-CROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW----EF------LS 24-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW------G-----LS 24-BTEAM MATCHBOX Racing Car--------I---LS 24-CDiesel SHUNTER-----------LLS 24-DDATSUN 280 ZX-----------LUS issue & Australian no.78LR 25-ABedford 12 cwt Van-B----------LR 25-BVOLKSWAGEN 1200-BCD--------LR 25-CBedford PETROL TANKER----E-------LR 25-DFORD CORTINA Mk II----EF------LS 25-AFORD CORTINA Mk II-----FG-----LS 25-BMOD TRACTOR--------I---LS 25-CFLAT CAR with Container-----------LLS 25-DToyota CELICA GT-----------LUS issue & Australian no.77LR 26-A(ERF) Cement Mixer-BC---------LR 26-BFODEN CEMENT MIXER--CDE-------LR 26-CGMC TIPPER TRUCK----EF------LS 26-AGMC TIPPER TRUCK------G-----LS 26-BBIG BANGER--------I---LS 26-CSITE DUMPER----------K-LS 26-DCOSMIC BLUES-----------LUS issueLS 26-EVOLVO Cable Truck-----------LLR 27-ABedford Low Loader-B----------LR 27-BBedford Low Loader-B----------LR 27-CCADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL-BCD--------LR 27-DMERCEDES 230 SL----EF------LS 27-AMERCEDES 230 SL-----FGH----LS 27-BLAMBORGHINI COUNTACH--------IJ--LS 27-CSWING WING (F 14) Tomcat Jet-----------LLR 28-ABedford Compressor Truck-B----------LR 28-BFord THAMES TRADER COMPRESSOR TRUCK-BCD--------LR 28-CJAGUAR MK 10----E-------LR 28-DMACK DUMP TRUCK----EF------LS 28-AMack DUMP TRUCK------G-I---LS 28-BSTOAT Scout Car--------IJ--LS 28-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL MK V-----------LLS 28-DFORMULA 5000-----------LLR 29-ABEDFORD Milk Float-B----------LR 29-BAUSTIN A 55 CAMBRIDGE--CD--------LR 29-CFIRE PUMPER TRUCK----EF------LS 29-AFIRE PUMPER TRUCK-----FG-----LS 29-BRACING MINI------G-I---LS 29-CMuir Hill TRACTOR SHOVEL---------J--LR 30-AFORD PREFECT-B----------LR 30-BCRANE TRUCK MAGIRUS-DEUTZ--CD--------LR 30-CFaun 8 WHEEL CRANE----E-------LS 30-AFaun 8 WHEEL CRANE------G-----LS 30-BBEACH BUGGY-------H----LS 30-CSWAMP RAT----------KLLS 30-DLeyland ARTICULATED TRUCK-----------LLR 31-AAMERICAN FORD STATION WAGON-B----------LR 31-BAMERICAN FORD STATION WAGON-BCD--------LR 31-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL----EF------LS 31-ALINCOLN CONTINENTAL------G-----LS 31-BVOLKS-DRAGON--------I---LS 31-CCARAVAN-----------LLS 31-DMAZDA RX 7-----------LUS issue & Australian no.76LR 32-AJAGUAR XK 140-BC---------LR 32-BE TYPE JAGUAR---DE-------LR 32-CLEYLAND PETROL TANKER----EF------LS 32-ALeyland Petrol Tanker------G-----LS 32-BMASERATI BORA--------I---LS 32-CFIELD GUN-----------LLS 32-DATLAS EXCAVATOR-----------LLR 33-AFORD ZODIAC Mk II-BCD--------LR 33-BFORD ZEPHYR 6 Mk III---DE-------LR 33-CLAMBORGHINI MIURA----EF------LS 33-ALAMBORGHINI MIURA-----FG-----LS 33-BDATSUN 126 X--------IJ--LS 33-CHONDA 750 Police Motorcycle----------K-LR 34-AVOLKSWAGEN Microvan-BC---------LR 34-BVOLKSWAGEN CARAVETTE--CDE-------LR 34-CVOLKSWAGEN CAMPER----EF------LS 34-AFerrari FORMULA 1 Racing Car------G-----LS 34-BFord Mustang VANTASTIC---------J-LLS 34-CCHEVY PRO STOCKER-----------LLR 35-A(ERF) MARSHALL HORSE BOX MK 7-BCD--------LR 35-BSNOW-TRAC----E-------LS 35-AMERRYWEATHER FIRE ENGINE-----FG-I---LS 35-BFANDANGO--------IJ--LS 35-DVOLVO Zoo Truck-----------LLR 36-AAUSTIN A 50 Cambridge-B----------LR 36-BLAMBRETTA TV 175 Scooter & Sidecar--CD--------LR 36-COPEL DIPLOMAT----EF------LS 36-AOPEL DIPLOMAT-----FG-----LS 36-BHOT ROD DRAGUAR------G-----LS 36-CFORMULA 5000---------J--LS 36-DREFUSE TRUCK-----------LLR 37-AKARRIER BANTAM 2 TON Coca-Cola Truck-B----------LR 37-BKARRIER BANTAM 2 TON Coca-Cola Truck-BCD--------LR 37-CDodge CATTLE TRUCK----EF------LS 37-ADodge CATTLE TRUCK------G-----LS 37-BSOOPA COOPA--------I---LS 37-CSKIP TRUCK---------J--LS 37-DMaserati SUN BURNER-----------LUS issueLS 37-ETalbot MATRA RANCHO-----------LLR 38-AKARRIER REFUSE COLLECTOR-BC---------LR 38-BVAUXHALL VICTOR ESTATE CAR---DE-------LR 38-CHONDA M/CYCLE & TRAILER----EF------LS 38-AHONDA M/CYCLE & TRAILER------G-----LS 38-BTHE STINGEROO CHOPPER--------I---LS 38-CJEEP----------KLLS 38-DFord CAMPER-----------LLS 38-EMODEL A FORD Van-----------LLR 39-AFORD ZODIAC Mk II CONVERTIBLE-BC---------LR 39-BPONTIAC CONVERTIBLE--CDE-------LR 39-CFORD TRACTOR----EFG-----LS 39-ACLIPPER--------IJ--LS 39-BROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II-----------LLR 40-ABEDFORD 7 TON TIPPER-B----------LR 40-BLEYLAND ROYAL TIGER COACH--CDE-------LR 40-CHAY TRAILER----EFG-----LS 40-AVAUXHALL GUILDSMAN-------H-J--LS 40-BBedford HORSE-BOX-----------LLR 41-AD TYPE JAGUAR-B----------LR 41-BD TYPE JAGUAR-B-D--------LR 41-CFORD G.T.----EF------LS 41-AFORD G.T.-----FG-----LS 41-BSIVA (S 350) SPYDER--------IJ--LS 41-CChevrolet AMBULANCE-----------LLR 42-ABedford EVENING NEWS VAN-BCD--------LR 42-BSTUDEBAKER LARK WAGONAIRE----E-------LR 42-CIRON FAIRY CRANE-----F------LS 42-AIRON FAIRY CRANE------G-----LS 42-BTYRE FRYER--------I---LS 42-CMERCEDES CONTAINER TRUCK----------KLLS 42-D1957 Ford THUNDERBIRD-----------LLR 43-AHILLMAN MINX-BC---------LR 43-BAVELING BARFORD TRACTOR SHOVEL---DE-------LR 43-CPONY TRAILER----EF------LS 43-APONY TRAILER------G-----LS 43-B(VW) DRAGON WHEELS--------IJ--LS 43-C0-4-0 STEAM LOCO-----------LLR 44-AROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD-BCD--------LR 44-BROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V---DE-------LR 44-CG.M.C. REFRIGERATOR TRUCK----EF------LS 44-AG.M.C. REFRIGERATOR TRUCK------G-----LS 44-BFord BOSS MUSTANG--------I---LS 44-CRailway PASSENGER COACH-----------LLR 45-AVAUXHALL VICTOR-BCD--------LR 45-BFORD CORSAIR with Boat----EF------LS 45-AFORD (F3L) GROUP 6-----FG-I---LS 45-BBMW 3.0 CSL---------J--LS 45-CKENWORTH Cabover Aerodyne-----------LLR 46-AMORRIS MINOR 1000-B----------LR 46-BGuy PICKFORD REMOVAL VAN-BCDE-------LR 46-CMERCEDES 300 SE----EF------LS 46-AMERCEDES 300 SE-----FG-----LS 46-BSTRETCHA FETCHA Ambulance--------I---LS 46-CFORD TRACTOR-----------LLS 46-D(VW) HOT CHOCOLATE-----------LUS issueLR 47-A1 TON TROJAN VAN-B-D--------LR 47-BCOMMER ICE CREAM CANTEEN---DE-------LR 47-CDAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK----EF------LS 47-ADAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK------G-----LS 47-BBEACH HOPPER--------IJ--LS 47-CPANNIER TANK LOCO-----------LLS 47-DSS 100 JAGUAR-----------LLR 48-AMETEOR SPORTSMAN MK II Boat & Trailer-B----------LR 48-BSports Boat & Trailer--CD--------LR 48-CDodge DUMPER TRUCK----EF------LS 48-ADodge DUMPER TRUCK------G-I---LS 48-BPI-EYED PIPER--------I---LS 48-CSAMBRON JACKLIFT----------K-LS 48-DRED RIDER-----------LUS issueLR 49-AM3 PERSONNEL CARRIER Half Track-BCD--------LR 49-BMercedes UNIMOG----EF------LS 49-AMercedes UNIMOG------G-----LS 49-BCHOP SUEY CHOPPER--------I---LS 49-CCRANE TRUCK----------K-LR 50-ACOMMER PICK-UP MK VIII-BCD--------LR 50-BJOHN DEERE LANZ 700 Tractor----E-------LR 50-CFord KENNEL TRUCK-----F------LS 50-AFord KENNEL TRUCK-----FG-----LS 50-BARTICULATED TRUCK--------I--LLS 50-DHARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster-----------LLR 51-AALBION CHIEFTAIN Cement Lorry-BCD--------LR 51-BTipping TRAILER----E-------LR 51-C(AEC) 8 WHEEL TIPPER-----F------LS 51-A(AEC) 8 WHEEL TIPPER------G-----LS 51-BCITROEN S.M.--------IJ--LS 51-CCOMBINE HARVESTER-----------LLS 51-DMIDNIGHT MAGIC-----------LUS issueLR 52-AMASERATI 4 CLT/1948 Racer-BCD--------LR 52-BBRM Racing Car----EF------LS 52-ADODGE CHARGER MK III------G-I---LS 52-BPOLICE LAUNCH----------K-LS 52-CB.M.W. M.1.-----------LLR 53-AASTON MARTIN (DB 2-4)-BCD--------LR 53-BMERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE---DE-------LR 53-CFORD ZODIAC MK IV----EF------LS 53-AFORD ZODIAC MK IV-----FG-----LS 53-BTANZARA--------IJ--LS 53-CJEEP CJ 6-----------LLS 53-DFord FLARESIDE PICK-UP-----------LLR 54-AAlvis SARACEN PERSONNEL CARRIER-BCD--------LR 54-BS & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE----EF------LS 54-AS & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE------G-----LS 54-BFORD CAPRI-------H----LS 54-CPERSONNEL CARRIER----------KLLS 54-DMOBILE HOME-----------LLS 54-ENASA TRACKING VEHICLE-----------LLR 55-A(GMC) D.U.K.W. Amphibian-BCD--------LR 55-BFORD FAIRLANE POLICE CAR---D--------LR 55-CFORD GALAXIE Police Car----E-------LR 55-DMERCURY Park Lane Police Car----EF------LS 55-AMERCURY Park Lane Police Car-----FG-----LS 55-BMERCURY Commuter POLICE CAR-------H----LS 55-CHELLRAISER---------J--LS 55-DFORD CORTINA Mk IV-----------LLR 56-A(AEC) LONDON TROLLEYBUS-BCD--------LR 56-BFIAT 1500----EF------LS 56-ABMC 1800 PININFARINA-----FGH----LS 56-BHI-TAILER--------I---LS 56-CMERCEDES 450 SEL-----------LLS 56-DMERCEDES 450 SEL Taxi-----------LLR 57-AWOLSELEY 1500-B----------LR 57-BCHEVROLET IMPALA--CD--------LR 57-CLAND ROVER FIRE TRUCK----EF------LS 57-ALAND ROVER FIRE TRUCK------G-----LS 57-BEccles TRAILER CARAVAN------G-----LS 57-CFord WILD LIFE TRUCK--------IJ--LS 57-ECARMICHAEL COMMANDO-----------LLR 58-A(AEC) BEA COACH-BCD--------LR 58-BInternational DROTT EXCAVATOR---DE-------LR 58-CDAF GIRDER TRUCK----EF------LS 58-ADAF GIRDER TRUCK------G-----LS 58-BWOOSH-N-PUSH--------I---LS 58-CFAUN DUMP TRUCK----------K-LR 59-AFORD THAMES VAN-B----------LR 59-BFORD FAIRLANE FIRE CHIEF'S CAR---D--------LR 59-CFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car----EF------LS 59-AFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car-----FG-----LS 59-BMERCURY Park Lane Fire Chief Car-------H----LS 59-CPLANET SCOUT---------J--LS 59-DPORSCHE 928-----------LLR 60-AMORRIS J 2 PICK-UP-BCD--------LR 60-BLeyland SITE HUT TRUCK----EF------LS 60-ALeyland SITE HUT TRUCK------G-----LS 60-BLOTUS SUPER SEVEN--------IJ--LS 60-CHOLDEN PICK-UP-----------LLR 61-ADaimler FERRET SCOUT CAR-BCD--------LR 61-BALVIS STALWART----EFG-----LS 61-ABLUE SHARK--------I---LS 61-BFord WRECK TRUCK-----------LLS 61-CPETERBILT Wreck Truck-----------LLR 62-A(AEC) GENERAL SERVICE LORRY-BCD--------LR 62-BCommer TV SERVICE VAN---DE-------LR 62-CMERCURY COUGAR----EF------LS 62-AMERCURY COUGAR-----FG-----LS 62-BMERCURY COUGAR Dragster------G-----LS 62-CRENAULT 17 TL--------I---LS 62-DCHEVROLET CORVETTE-----------LLR 63-ASERVICE AMBULANCE FORD 3 TON 4?X?4-BCD--------LR 63-BAlvis FOAMITE CRASH TENDER----E-------LR 63-CDODGE CRANE TRUCK-----F------LS 63-ADODGE CRANE TRUCK------G-----LS 63-BFREEWAY GAS TANKER--------I--LLS 63-DDODGE CHALLENGER-----------LUS issue & Australian no.79LR 64-ASCAMMELL BREAKDOWN TRUCK-BCD--------LR 64-BMG 1100----EF------LS 64-AMG 1100-----FG-----LS 64-BSLINGSHOT DRAGSTER-------H----LS 64-CFIRE CHIEF Car---------J--LS 64-DCATERPILLAR D 9 TRACTOR-----------LLR 65-AJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk I-BC---------LR 65-BJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk II--CDE-------LR 65-CCLAAS COMBINE HARVESTER----EFG-----LS 65-ASAAB SONETT III--------I---LS 65-BAIRPORT COACH----------K-LR 66-ACITROEN DS 19-B-D--------LR 66-BHARLEY DAVIDSON & Sidecar---D--------LR 66-C(GMC) Greyhound COACH----EF------LS 66-A(GMC) Greyhound COACH-----FG-----LS 66-BMAZDA RX 500--------IJ-LL type: US issueLS 66-CFORD TRANSIT-----------LLS 66-DKENWORTH Super Boss-----------LLR 67-AAlvis SALADIN ARMOURED CAR 6?X?6-BCDE-------LR 67-BVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL----EF------LS 67-AVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL-----FG-----LS 67-BFord Capri HOT ROCKER--------IJ--LS 67-CDATSUN 260 Z 2 + 2-----------LLR 68-AAUSTIN MK 2 RADIO TRUCK-BCD--------LR 68-BMERCEDES (O 321 H) COACH----EF------LS 68-APORSCHE 910------G-I---LS 68-BCOSMOBILE---------J--LS 68-CCHEVY VAN-----------LLR 69-ACOMMER 30 CWT VAN-BCD--------LR 69-BHatra TRACTOR SHOVEL----E-------LS 69-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW COUP?-----FG-----LS 69-BTURBO FURY--------IJ--LS 69-CARMORED TRUCK-----------LLR 70-AFord THAMES ESTATE CAR-B-D--------LR 70-BFord GRIT-SPREADING TRUCK----EF------LS 70-AFord GRIT SPREADER------G-----LS 70-BDODGE Charger DRAGSTER-------H-J--LS 70-CS.P. GUN----------KLLS 70-DFERRARI 308 GTB-----------LLR 71-AAUSTIN 200 GALLON WATER TRUCK-B-D--------LR 71-BJEEP GLADIATOR Pickup---DE-------LR 71-CFORD HEAVY WRECK TRUCK-----F------LS 71-AFORD HEAVY WRECK TRUCK------G-----LS 71-BJUMBO JET CHOPPER--------I---LS 71-CDodge CATTLE TRUCK----------K-LR 72-AFORDSON MAJOR Tractor-BCD--------LR 72-BJEEP (CJ 5)----EF------LS 72-AJEEP (CJ 5)------G-----LS 72-BSRN 6 HOVERCRAFT--------I---LS 72-CBOMAG ROAD ROLLER-----------LLS 72-DFord Capri MAXI TAXI-----------LUS issueLS 72-EDODGE COMMANDO Box Van-----------LLR 73-ALeyland 10 TON PRESSURE REFUELLER-B----------LR 73-BF1 FERRARI (156) Racing Car---DE-------LR 73-CMERCURY Commuter-----F------LS 73-AMERCURY Commuter-----FG-----LS 73-BWEASEL Armoured Car--------IJ--LS 73-CMODEL A FORD Coupé-----------LLR 74-AMOBILE CANTEEN-BCD--------LR 74-BDAIMLER Fleetline BUS----EF------LS 74-ADAIMLER Fleetline BUS-----FG-----LS 74-BTOE JOE Wreck Truck--------I---LS 74-CMercury COUGAR VILLAGER-----------LLS 74-DDodge Charger ORANGE PEEL-----------LUS issueLR 75-AFORD THUNDERBIRD-BCD--------LR 75-BFERRARI (250 GTL) BERLINETTA----EF------LS 75-AFERRARI (250 GTL) BERLINETTA------G-----LS 75-BALFA CARABO-------H-J--LS 75-CSEASPRITE Helicopter----------K-LS 75-DHELICOPTER-----------L6Line Drawing Boxes (A, B and C Types)This section deals with the earliest Matchbox boxes, the so-called line drawing boxes issued from 1953 to 1961. In keeping with tradition, these boxes are subdivided into three types distinguished by the style of lettering below the model picture on the box front:TypeLettering below model pictureYears of issueAA Moko LESNEY in scroll (Moko in script)1953-54BA MOKO LESNEY in scroll (MOKO in capitals)1955-60CA LESNEY in scroll1961Types A and C were issued for a short time only, so there is no need for further subdivision.With type B, however, the following five sub-types can be distinguished by the designs of the end flaps:TypeEnd flap designYears of issueB1no number (plain blue)1955-56B2black number1957-58B3black number in white circle1958-59B4black number in white circle, black model name in white panel1959B5black number in white circle, white model name1960The end flap design of type A is identical to type B1, that of type C is identical to type B5.The numbers on the end flaps of B2 type boxes come in at least three different sizes and styles; these differences are, however, not dealt with in the subsequent list of boxes.The model names on the end flaps of B4 and B5 type boxes are usually written in lowercase letters, but a few of them are all uppercase:Lmodel name in lowercase lettersUmodel name in uppercase lettersStarting with type B5, some boxes feature the words "New model" on the end flaps:N"New model" on end flapsXno "New model" on end flapsBox dimensions (sizes) range from 1 to 5. The smallest size 1 exists only with types A, B1 and B2. Size 2 extends from type A to type B3. Size 3, which first appears with the B1 type box of LR 23-A Berkeley Cavalier, is the standard size for most boxes from type B2 to type C. All B1, B2 and B3 type boxes of this size have blue strips to the left and right of the model pictures, whereas on all later boxes the yellow background colour extends to the full length of the box front.Size 4 is used for a few larger models starting from box type B5. Finally, there is only one model from this era which has a box of size 5, LR 40-B Leyland Coach (C type only).The boxes of the Caterpillar models LR 08-B, LR 08-C, LR 18-B and LR 18-C feature the following lettering on the end flap closers:MADE BY LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD., AND SOLD UNDER PERMISSION FROM CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY.The inner end flaps (IEF) have either no printing at all, or they feature one of the "J.S&W", "Pembroke Abbey" and Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logos on one of the inner end flaps and a small number on one of the others.Xplain inner end flapsJS"J.S&W" logo on one inner end flapPA"Pembroke Abbey" logo on one inner end flapBSBowater-Scott bow & arrow logo on one inner end flapA-CModel nameTypeN/XLetter styleSizeIEFNotesLR 01-AAveling Barford Road RollerAX-1XB1X-1XLR 01-BAveling Barford Road RollerB1X-1Xlarge pictureB1X-1Xsmall pictureB2X-1Xlarge picture, thick pillars shownB2X-1Xsmall picture, thick pillars shownB2X-1Xthin pillars shownLR 01-CAveling Barford Road RollerB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 02-AMuir Hill Site DumperAX-1XB1X-1XLR 02-BMuir Hill Site DumperB1X-1Xsame box as LR 02-AB1X-2XB2X-2Xlarge pictureB2X-2Xsmall pictureB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3XCXL3LR 03-ACement MixerAX-2XB1X-2XB2X-2Xsmall barrel shownB2X-2Xlarge barrel shownB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3background shownB5XL3no background shownLR 03-BBEDFORD 7? TON TIPPERCNL3CXL3LR 04-AMassey Harris TractorAX-2XB1X-2XLR 04-BMassey Harris TractorB1X-2Xsame box as LR 04-AB2X-2Xsmall hole in engine shownB2X-2Xmedium hole in engine shownB2X-2Xlarge hole in engine shownB2X-2Xclosed engine shownB3X-3XB4XL3XLR 04-CTRIUMPH T 110 Motorcycle & SidecarB5NL3Triumph-Sidecar 110B5NL3PATriumph 110 and SidecarCXL3Triumph 110 and SidecarLR 05-ALondon BusAX-1XB1X-1XLR 05-BLondon BusB1X-1Xsame box as LR 05-AB2X-1Xno decal shownB2X-1X"BUY MATCHBOX SERIES" shownB2X-2Xno decal shownB3X-2X"BUY MATCHBOX SERIES" shownB3X-3X"BUY MATCHBOX SERIES" shownB4XL3X"BUY MATCHBOX SERIES" shownB4XL3X"Players Please" shownLR 05-C(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London BusB5XL3LR 05-B shownCXL3LR 05-B shownCXL3right front wheel shownCXL3no right front wheel shownLR 06-AEuclid Quarry TruckAX-1XB1X-1XB2X-1Xbackground shown, short dump shownB2X-1Xno background shown, short dump shownB2X-1Xbackground shown, long dump shownB2X-1Xno background shown, long dump shownB2X-2XLR 06-BEuclid Quarry TruckB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3background shownB5XL3no background shown, short dump shownB5XL3no background shown, long dump shownCXL3lines beneath wheels shownCXL3no lines beneath wheels shownLR 07-AHorse-drawn Milk FloatAX-2XB1X-2XB2X-2Xthick black tyres without spokes shownB2X-2Xyellow tyres with spokes shownB2X-2Xthin black tyres with spokes shownB2X-2Xthin black tyres without spokes shownB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3dots in wheel hubs shownB5XL3no dots in wheel hubs shownLR 07-BFORD ANGLIA (105)CNL3PACXL3LR 08-ACaterpillar TractorB1X-2Xwithout "REG.D"B1X-2Xwith "REG.D"B2X-2Xsmall picture, side view shownB2X-2Xlarge picture, side view shownB2X-2Xfront view shownLR 08-BCATERPILLAR TractorB2X-2Xsmall picture, side view shown(same as LR 08-A)B2X-2Xlarge picture, side view shown(same as LR 08-A)B2X-2Xfront view shown (same as LR 08-A)B2X-2Xwith licence text on end flapsB3X-2XLR 08-CCATERPILLAR TractorB4XL3XB5XL4light background shownB5XL4Xdark background shownCXL4side view shownCXL4view from above shownLR 09-ADennis Fire EngineB1X-1Xwithout "REG.D"B1X-1Xwith "REG.D"B2X-1XLR 09-BDENNIS FIRE ENGINEB2X-1Xsmall pictureB2X-1Xlarge pictureB3X-3XLR 09-CMERRYWEATHER MARQUIS SERIES III FIRE ENGINEB4XL3XLR 09-B shownB4XL3XB5XL3LR 09-B shownB5XL3Fire EngineB5XL3Fire EscapeCXL3Fire EscapeLR 10-AScammell Mechanical Horse & TrailerB1X-1XLR 10-BScammell Mechanical Horse & TrailerB1X-2Xblurred pictureB1X-2Xsharp pictureB2X-2Xsmall pictureB2X-2Xmedium pictureB2X-2Xlarge pictureB4XL3XLR 10-CFODEN 15 TON SUGAR CONTAINERB5NL3PACNL3CXL3BSLR 11-A(ERF) Petrol TankerB1X-1Xblurred pictureB1X-1Xsharp pictureB2X-1XLR 11-B(ERF) PETROL TANKERB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3Xfront view shownB4XL3Xside view shownB5XL3front view shownB5XL3side view shownCXL3front view shownCXL3side view shownLR 12-ALand RoverB1X-1Xblurred pictureB1X-1Xsharp pictureB2X-1Xlarge pictureB2X-1Xsmall pictureB3X-2XLR 12-BLAND ROVER SERIES IIB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3background shownB5XL3Xno background shownCXL3LR 13-ABedford Wreck TruckB1X-1Xblurred pictureB1X-1Xsharp pictureB2X-1Xlight background shownB2X-1Xdark background shownLR 13-BBedford WRECK TRUCKB2X-1Xsame box as LR 13-AB2X-2Xhook facing rearB2X-2Xhook facing frontB3X-2Xhook facing rearB3X-2Xhook facing frontB3X-3XB4XL3Xhook facing rearB4XL3Xhook facing frontLR 13-CFord THAMES TRADER WRECK TRUCKB5XL3XLR 13-B shownB5XL3CXL3background shownCXL3PAno background shownCXL4LR 14-ADaimler AmbulanceB1X-1XLR 14-BDAIMLER AMBULANCEB2X-1Xtrees shownB2X-1Xno trees shownB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 14-CBedford LOMAS AMBULANCECNL3red grille shownCNL3yellow grille shownLR 15-ADiamond T Prime MoverB1X-1XB2X-1Xfront view shownB2X-1Xview from above shownB2X-2XB3X-3XCXL3Xsame box as LR 15-BLR 15-BROTINOFF SUPER ATLANTIC TRACTORB3X-3Xsame box as LR 15-AB4XL3XB4XU3XB5XL3CXL3Xfront view shownCXL3side view shownLR 16-ATransporter TrailerB1X-1XB1X-2Xblurred pictureB1X-2Xsharp pictureB2X-3Xsolid tow bar shownB2X-3Xoutlined tow bar shownB3X-3XLR 16-BSUPER ATLANTIC TRAILERB3X-3Xsame box as LR 16-AB4XL3X"Atlantic" TransporterB4XL3XAtlantic TransporterB5XL3Atlantic TransporterCXL3"Atlantic" TransporterCXL3BSAtlantic TransporterLR 17-ABedford Removal VanB1X-2Xblurred picture, "REMOVALS" shownB1X-2Xsharp picture, "REMOVALS" shownB1X-2X"MATCHBOX REMOVALS SERVICE"shownB2X-2Xsmall pictureB2X-2Xlarge pictureLR 17-BBedford Removal VanB2X-2XB3X-2XB4XL3XLR 17-CAUSTIN METROPOLITAN TAXIB5NL3PACXL3LR 18-ACaterpillar BulldozerB1X-2XB2X-2XLR 18-BCATERPILLAR BulldozerB2X-2Xsame box as LR 18-AB2X-2Xsmall picture, with licence text on end flapsB2X-2Xlarge picture, with licence text on end flapsB3X-2XB4XL3XLR 18-CCATERPILLAR BulldozerB5XL4red blade shownB5XL4yellow blade shownCXL4Xside view shownCXL4view from above shownLR 19-A(MG TD) Sports CarB1X-1Xblurred pictureB1X-1Xsharp pictureB2X-1Xdriver shownB2X-1Xno driver shownLR 19-BMG A SPORTS CARB2X-1Xsame box as LR 19-AB3X-2XLR 19-A shownB4XL3XM.G.B5XL3XMG "A" Sports CarCXL3M.G.LR 19-CASTON MARTIN DBR 5 Racing CarCNL3small pictureCNL3large pictureLR 20-A(ERF) Transport TruckB1X-1Xside view shownB1X-1Xblurred picture, view from above shownB1X-1Xsharp picture, view from above shownB2X-1XB3X-2XLR 20-BERF 68 G TRUCKB3X-3XLR 20-A shownB4XL3XLR 20-A shownB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3background shownCXL3no background shownLR 21-ABedford Duple Luxury CoachB1X-1Xblurred pictureB1X-1Xsharp pictureB2X-1XLR 21-BBEDFORD DUPLE LUXURY COACHB2X-3Xsmall pictureB2X-3Xlarge pictureB3X-3XB4XU3XB5XL3LR 21-CCOMMER BOTTLE FLOATCNL3LR 22-AVauxhall CrestaB1X-2Xblurred pictureB1X-2Xsharp pictureB2X-2Xthree side pillars shownB2X-2Xfive side pillars shownB2X-3XLR 22-B1958 VAUXHALL CRESTAB3X-3XLR 22-A shownB4XL3XLR 22-A shownB4XL3XB5XL3side view shownB5XL3view from above shownCXL3side view shownCXL3PAview from above shownLR 23-ABerkeley Cavalier CaravanB1X-3Xblurred pictureB1X-3Xsharp pictureLR 23-BBERKELEY CAVALIER CaravanB2X-3Xlarge pictureB2X-3Xsmall pictureB3X-3Xlarge pictureB3X-3Xsmall pictureB4XL3XB4XU3XB5XL3LR 23-CBLUEBIRD DAUPHINE CaravanB5XL3same box as LR 23-BB5XL3XCXL3LR 23-B shownCXL3LR 24-AWeatherill Hydraulic ExcavatorB1X-2Xblurred pictureB1X-2Xsharp pictureB2X-2Xsmall picture, thinner lines shownB2X-2Xsmall picture, thicker lines shownB2X-2Xlarge pictureB3X-2XLR 24-BWEATHERILL HYDRAULIC ExcavatorB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3large pictureB5XL3small pictureB5XL3medium pictureCXL3large pictureCXL3medium pictureLR 25-ABedford 12 cwt VanB1X-2XB2X-2XB3X-3XLR 25-BVOLKSWAGEN 1200B5NL3no.80 shown (pre-production)B5NL3PACNL3CXL3LR 26-A(ERF) Cement MixerB1X-2Xblurred pictureB1X-2Xsharp pictureB2X-2Xsmall number shownB2X-2Xmedium number shownB2X-2Xlarge number shownB3X-2XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 26-BFODEN CEMENT MIXERCNL3PACXL3LR 27-ABedford Low LoaderB1X-1Xsmall pictureB1X-1Xlarge pictureB1X-2Xsmall pictureB1X-2Xlarge pictureB2X-2Xsmall number shownB2X-2Xmedium number shownB2X-2Xlarge number shownLR 27-BBedford Low LoaderB2X-3Xsmall number shownB2X-3Xlarge number shownB4XL3Xsmall pictureB4XL3Xlarge pictureLR 27-CCADILLAC SIXTY SPECIALB5NL3CNL3XCNL3PACXL3LR 28-ABedford Compressor TruckB2X-2Xsmall number shownB2X-2Xlarge number shownLR 28-BFord THAMES TRADER COMPRESSOR TRUCKB3X-3XLR 28-A shownB4XL3XLR 28-A shownB4XL3XB5XL3XLR 28-A shownB5XL3CXL3LR 28-A shownCXL3LR 29-ABEDFORD Milk FloatB2X-2Xlarge pictureB2X-2Xsmall pictureB4XL3XB4XU3XB5XL3LR 29-BAUSTIN A 55 CAMBRIDGECNL3all red model shownCNL3yellow & red model shownCXL3yellow & red model shownLR 30-AFORD PREFECTB2X-1XB2X-2XB3X-2XB4XL3XFord "Prefect"B4XL3XFord PrefectLR 30-BCRANE TRUCK MAGIRUS-DEUTZCNL3XCXL3XLR 31-AAMERICAN FORD STATION WAGONB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB4XU3XLR 31-BAMERICAN FORD STATION WAGONB5XL3Ford Station WagonB5XL3American Ford Station WagonCXL3lines beneath wheels shownCXL3no lines beneath wheels shownLR 32-AJAGUAR XK 140B2X-1XB2X-2XB3X-2XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3PALR 33-AFORD ZODIAC Mk IIB2X-3Xsmall number shownB2X-3Xlarge number shownB3X-3XB4XL3XFord "Zodiac"B4XL3XFord ZodiacB5XL3Ford "Zodiac"B5XL3Ford ZodiacCXL3Ford ZodiacLR 34-AVOLKSWAGEN MicrovanB2X-2XB3X-2XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 34-BVOLKSWAGEN CARAVETTECNL4XLR 35-A(ERF) MARSHALL HORSE BOX MK 7B2X-2XB3X-2XB3X-3XB4XL3Xlarge number shownB4XL3Xmedium number shownB5XL3CXL3LR 36-AAUSTIN A 50 CambridgeB2X-2Xlarge number shownB2X-2Xmedium number shownB3X-2XB4XL3XAustin A 50B4XL3XAustin A.50B5XL3Austin A 50LR 36-BLAMBRETTA TV 175 Scooter & SidecarCNL3lines beneath wheels shownCNL3Xno lines beneath wheels shownLR 37-AKARRIER BANTAM 2 TON Coca-Cola TruckB2X-3Xsmall number shownB2X-3Xlarge number shownB3X-3Xsmall number shownB3X-3Xlarge number shownLR 37-BKARRIER BANTAM 2 TON Coca-Cola TruckB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 38-AKARRIER REFUSE COLLECTORB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB4XU3XB5XL3CXL3LR 39-AFORD ZODIAC Mk II CONVERTIBLEB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3no driver shownB5XL3driver shownCXL3LR 39-BPONTIAC CONVERTIBLECNL3BSred canopy shownCNL3PAyellow canopy shownLR 40-ABEDFORD 7 TON TIPPERB2X-2Xsmall digits on end flapB2X-2Xlarge digits on end flapB3X-2XB4XL3XB5XL3XLR 40-BLEYLAND ROYAL TIGER COACHCNL5XCXL5no lines beneath wheels shownCXL5Xlines beneath wheels shownLR 41-AD TYPE JAGUARB2X-2Xmedium number shownB2X-2Xlarge number shownB3X-2XB3X-3XLR 41-BD TYPE JAGUARB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3no lines beneath wheels shownB5XL3PAlines beneath wheels shownLR 42-ABedford EVENING NEWS VANB2X-2Xno text on roof blade shownB2X-2Xtext on roof blade shownB3X-2XB3X-3XB4XL3X"Evening News" VanB4XL3XEvening News VanB5XL3Evening News VanCXL3"Evening News" VanCXL3Evening News VanLR 43-AHILLMAN MINXB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XHillman "Minx"B4XL3XHillman MinxB5XL3Hillman Minx, medium number shownB5XL3Hillman Minx, large number shownCXL3PAHillman MinxLR 44-AROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUDB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XRolls "Silver Cloud"B5XL3Rolls "Silver Cloud"B5XL3XRolls Silver CloudCXL3Rolls "Silver Cloud"LR 45-AVAUXHALL VICTORB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XVauxhall "Victor"B4XL3XVauxhall VictorB5XL3Vauxhall VictorCXL3BSVauxhall VictorLR 46-AMORRIS MINOR 1000B2X-2XB3X-2XB4XL3XLR 46-BGuy PICKFORD REMOVAL VANB5NL3CNL3CXL3LR 47-A1 TON TROJAN VANB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3B5XU3LR 48-AMETEOR SPORTSMAN MK II Boat & TrailerB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3Xnose pointing upwardB4XL3Xnose pointing downwardB5XL3"Meteor" Sports BoatB5XL3Meteor Sports BoatLR 48-BSports Boat & TrailerCNL3Sports Boat and TrailerCNL3Sports Boat & TrailerCXL3Sports Boat & TrailerLR 49-AM3 PERSONNEL CARRIER Half TrackB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XArmy Half Track MK.IIIB5XL3Army Half Track MK.IIIB5XL3XArmy Half Track MK IIICXL3Army Half Track MK IIILR 50-ACOMMER PICK-UP MK VIIIB2X-3XB3X-3XCXL3LR 51-AALBION CHIEFTAIN Cement LorryB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 52-AMASERATI 4 CLT/1948 RacerB2X-2XB3X-3XB4XL3XMaserati 4CLT/1948B5XL3Maserati 4CLT/1948CXL3Maserati 4CLT/1948CXL3MaseratiLR 53-AASTON MARTIN (DB 2-4)B2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3Xshort lines beneath wheels shownB4XL3Xlong lines beneath wheels shownB5XL3short lines beneath wheels shownB5XL3long lines beneath wheels shownCXL3LR 54-AAlvis SARACEN PERSONNEL CARRIERB2X-3XB3X-3XB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 55-A(GMC) D.U.K.W. AmphibianB2X-3XB3X-3Xsmall number shownB3X-3Xlarge number shownB4XL3XB5XL3CXL3LR 56-A(AEC) LONDON TROLLEYBUSB3X-3Xfacing leftB3X-3Xfacing rightB4XL3XB5XL3side view shownB5XL3PAview from above shownCXL3side view shownCXL3PAview from above shownLR 57-AWOLSELEY 1500B3X-2XB3X-3XB4XL3Xmedium number shownB4XL3Xlarge number shownLR 57-BCHEVROLET IMPALACNL3no lines beneath wheels shownCNL3PAlines beneath wheels shownLR 58-A(AEC) BEA COACHB3X-3Xfront view shownB3X-3Xside view shownB5XL3no decal, no lines beneath wheels shownB5XL3Xno decal, lines beneath wheels shownB5XL3white decal shownCXL3LR 59-AFORD THAMES VANB3X-2XB4XL3XB5XL3small picture, rear side decals shownB5XL3large picture, rear side decals shownB5XL3door decals shownLR 60-AMORRIS J 2 PICK-UPB3X-2XB4XL3XMorris OmnitruckB4XL3XMorris J2 Pick-upB5XL3Morris J2 Pick-up, side view shownB5XL3Morris J2 Pick-up, view from above shownB5XL3Morris J2 Pick up, view from above shownCXL3Morris J2 Pick-upLR 61-ADaimler FERRET SCOUT CARB3X-3XB4XU3XB5XL3facing right, medium number shownB5XL3Xfacing right, large number shownB5XL3PAfacing leftCXL3facing rightCXL3facing leftLR 62-A(AEC) GENERAL SERVICE LORRYB3X-3XB4XU3XB5XL3background shownB5XL3no background shownCXL3background shownCXL3no background shownLR 63-ASERVICE AMBULANCE FORD 3 TON 4?X?4B3X-3XB4XU3XB5XL3front view, yellow wheels shownB5XL3front view, red wheels shownB5XL3side view shownCXL3LR 64-ASCAMMELL BREAKDOWN TRUCKB3X-3XB4XU3XB5XL3Scammel Breakdown TruckB5XL4XScammel break-down truckCXL4Scammel break-down truck, lines beneathwheelsCXL4XScammel Break-Down Truck, no linesbeneath wheelsLR 65-AJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk IB4XL3Xno background shownB4XL3Xbackground shownB5XL3Xno background shownB5XL3PAbackground shownCXL3LR 65-BJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk IICNL3PACNL3BSLR 66-ACITROEN DS 19B4XL3XDS 19 Citroen, no background shownB4XL3XDS.19 Citroen, background shownB5XL3XDS 19 Citroen, no background shownB5XL3XDS.19 Citroen, background shownLR 67-AAlvis SALADIN ARMOURED CAR 6?X?6B4XL3XSaladin Armoured CarB4XL3X'Saladin' Armoured CarB5XL3XCXL3PAbackground shownCXL3no background shownLR 68-AAUSTIN MK 2 RADIO TRUCKB4XL3Xno background shownB4XL3Xbackground shownB5XL3no background shownB5XL3background shownCXL3no background shownCXL3background shownLR 69-ACOMMER 30 CWT VANB4XL3Xbackground shownB4XL3Xno background shownB5XL3background shownB5XL3Xno background shownCXL3LR 70-AFord THAMES ESTATE CARB4XU3XB5NU3B5XU3B5XL3XLR 71-AAUSTIN 200 GALLON WATER TRUCKB4XU3XB5NU3B5XU3B5XL3LR 72-AFORDSON MAJOR TractorB4XU3XB5XL3knobby treads, red hubs shownB5XL3knobby treads, yellow hubs shownB5XL3fine treads, red hubs shownCXL3no lines beneath wheels shownCXL3lines beneath wheels shownLR 73-ALeyland 10 TON PRESSURE REFUELLERB4XU3XB5XU3PAB5XL3LR 74-AMOBILE CANTEENB4XL3XB5XL3PACXL3Xlarge number shownCXL3PAmedium number shownLR 75-AFORD THUNDERBIRDB4XL3XB5XL3XCXL37D Type BoxesD type boxes - the first boxes showing colour pictures - were issued for all Matchbox models that existed in the range in 1962 and 1963. From 1964 onward, new models were issued in E type boxes, but all older models which remained in the range retained their D type boxes until 1966.Major box sub-types:D1end flap lettering with serifsD2end flap lettering without serifsSides:1BSone blue side (other side is black)2BStwo blue sidesLBStwo light blue sidesExisting combinations of variable values with probable years of issue:TypeSidesYearD11BS1962D21BS1963D22BS1965D2LBS1966"NEW MODEL" on end flaps:N"NEW MODEL" on end flapsXno "NEW MODEL" on end flapsBox dimensions (sizes): 3, 4, 5 or 7Lettering on end flap closers: D2 type boxes of models with opening doors have the lettering "PORTI?RES OUVRANTES - LICENCE SOLIDO" on the end flap closers - denoted by "PO on EFC" in the following list.Besides, the boxes of the Caterpillar models LR 08-C and LR 18-C feature the following lettering on the end flap closers:MADE BY LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD., AND SOLD UNDER PERMISSION FROM CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY.The inner end flaps (IEF) of earlier D type boxes have either no printing at all, or they feature one of the "J.S&W", "Pembroke Abbey" and Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logos on one of the inner end flaps and a small number on one of the others, whereas on all four inner end flaps of later boxes (made from 1965 onward) there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.Xplain inner end flapsJS"J.S&W" logo on one inner end flapPA"Pembroke Abbey" logo on one inner end flapBSBowater-Scott bow & arrow logo on one inner end flapLF"Model and package lead-free" on all four inner end flapsIn the following list, an asterisk (*) denotes the existence of noticeable shade differences, which is in most cases valid for all boxes of the respective model.DModel nameSizeTypeSidesNXIEFNotesLR 01-DAVELING BARFORD ROAD ROLLER3D11BSXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 02-CMUIR HILL DUMPER4D11BSNPA4D11BSXX4D21BSX4D22BSXBSLR 03-BBEDFORD 7? TON TIPPER3D11BSXPA3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 04-CTRIUMPH T 110 Motorcycle & Sidecar3D11BSXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 05-C(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London Bus3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBSLR 06-BEuclid Quarry Truck3D11BSXPA3D21BSXLR 06-CEUCLID DUMP TRUCK4D21BSNwider number4D21BSXBSnarrower number4D22BSXLFnarrower number4D2LBSXLFnarrower numberLR 07-BFORD ANGLIA (105)3D11BSXPAgrey wheels shown3D11BSXblack wheels shown3D21BSXPAgrey wheels shown3D21BSXBSblack wheels shown3D22BSXBSblack wheels shown3D2LBSXLFblack wheels shownLR 08-CCATERPILLAR Tractor4D11BSX4D21BSXLR 09-CMERRYWEATHER MARQUIS SERIES III FIRE ENGINE3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 10-CFODEN 15 TON SUGAR CONTAINER3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D22BSX3D2LBSXLFLR 11-B(ERF) PETROL TANKER3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 12-BLAND ROVER SERIES II3D11BSXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXLR 13-CFord THAMES TRADER WRECK TRUCK4D11BSXPAsmall number, straight 3 digit4D11BSXXsmall number, round 3 digit4D11BSXXvery small number4D21BSXlarge number4D22BSXlarge numberLR 14-CBedford LOMAS AMBULANCE3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 15-BROTINOFF SUPER ATLANTIC TRACTOR3D11BSXLR 15-CDennis TIPPAX REFUSE COLLECTOR3D21BSNXPAno decal shown3D21BSXBSred decal shown3D22BSXLFred decal shown3D2LBSXLFred decal shownLR 16-BSUPER ATLANTIC TRAILER3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 16-CSCAMMELL Mountaineer SNOW PLOUGH7D21BSNXblack stripes shown7D21BSXBSred stripes shown7D22BSXLFred stripes shownLR 17-CAUSTIN METROPOLITAN TAXI3D11BSXPA3D21BSXLR 17-DFoden HOVERINGHAM TIPPER7D21BSNsmall model shown, yellow target7D21BSXXlarge model shown, yellow target7D21BSXBSlarge model shown, white target7D22BSXLFlarge model shown, white target7D2LBSXLFlarge model shown, white targetLR 18-CCATERPILLAR Bulldozer4D11BSXX4D21BSXXLR 19-CASTON MARTIN DBR 5 Racing Car3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 20-BERF 68 G TRUCK3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 21-CCOMMER BOTTLE FLOAT3D11BSXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 22-B1958 VAUXHALL CRESTA3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 23-CBLUEBIRD DAUPHINE Caravan3D11BSXPA3D21BSXPALR 24-BWEATHERILL HYDRAULIC Excavator3D11BSXPAsmall number without serifs3D11BSXsmall number with serifs3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLF*LR 25-BVOLKSWAGEN 12003D11BSXPAsmall number without serifs3D11BSXsmall number with serifs3D21BSXLR 26-BFODEN CEMENT MIXER3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 27-CCADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL3D11BSXsmall number3D21BSXsmall number3D21BSXPAlarge number3D22BSXBSlarge numberLR 28-BFord THAMES TRADER COMPRESSOR TRUCK3D11BSX3D21BSXBSLR 29-BAUSTIN A 55 CAMBRIDGE3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 30-BCRANE TRUCK MAGIRUS-DEUTZ3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 31-BAMERICAN FORD STATION WAGON3D11BSXPA3D21BSXLR 32-BE TYPE JAGUAR3D11BSNXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 33-AFORD ZODIAC Mk II3D11BSXPALR 33-BFORD ZEPHYR 6 Mk III3D21BSNXPAno target3D21BSXPAyellow target3D21BSXBSyellow target3D22BSXBSwhite targetLR 34-BVOLKSWAGEN CARAVETTE4D11BSXX4D11BSXPA4D21BSXBS4D22BSXLF4D2LBSXLF*LR 35-A(ERF) MARSHALL HORSE BOX MK 73D11BSXPA3D21BSXLR 36-BLAMBRETTA TV 175 Scooter & Sidecar3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBSLR 37-BKARRIER BANTAM 2 TON Coca-Cola Truck3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSX3D2LBSXLFLR 38-BVAUXHALL VICTOR ESTATE CAR3D11BSNJS3D21BSX3D22BSXBSLR 39-BPONTIAC CONVERTIBLE3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 40-BLEYLAND ROYAL TIGER COACH5D11BSXXnumber far from model5D11BSXnumber near by model5D21BSXnumber near by model5D22BSXLFnumber far from model5D22BSXnumber near by model5D2LBSXLFnumber near by modelLR 41-BD TYPE JAGUAR3D11BSX3D21BSXPA3D22BSXLR 42-ABedford EVENING NEWS VAN3D11BSX3D21BSXPALR 43-BAVELING BARFORD TRACTOR SHOVEL4D11BSNXPAsmall number without serifs4D11BSXXvery small number with serifs4D21BSXBS*4D22BSX4D2LBSXLF*LR 44-AROLLS-ROYCE SILVER CLOUD3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 44-BROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V5D21BSNX*5D21BSNPALR 45-AVAUXHALL VICTOR3D11BSX3D21BSXBSLR 46-BGuy PICKFORD REMOVAL VAN3D11BSX3D21BSXBS3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 47-A1 TON TROJAN VAN3D11BSXLR 47-BCOMMER ICE CREAM CANTEEN3D11BSNJS3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSX3D2LBSXLFLR 48-BSports Boat & Trailer3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 49-AM3 PERSONNEL CARRIER Half Track3D11BSX3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 50-ACOMMER PICK-UP MK VIII3D11BSX3D21BSXBSLR 51-AALBION CHIEFTAIN Cement Lorry3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 52-AMASERATI 4 CLT/1948 Racer3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBSLR 53-AASTON MARTIN (DB 2-4)3D11BSXLR 53-BMERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE5D11BSNvery small number with serifs5D11BSXXsmall number without serifs5D21BSXXno PO on EFC5D22BSXLFPO on EFC5D2LBSXLFPO on EFCLR 54-AAlvis SARACEN PERSONNEL CARRIER3D11BSX3D21BSXLR 55-A(GMC) D.U.K.W. Amphibian3D11BSXLR 55-BFORD FAIRLANE POLICE CAR3D11BSNPA3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 56-A(AEC) LONDON TROLLEYBUS3D11BSXPA3D21BSXLR 57-BCHEVROLET IMPALA3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 58-A(AEC) BEA COACH3D11BSXPALR 58-BInternational DROTT EXCAVATOR4D11BSNsmall number without serifs4D11BSXXvery small number with serifs4D21BSX4D22BSXLF4D2LBSXLFLR 59-BFORD FAIRLANE FIRE CHIEF'S CAR3D21BSNPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLFLR 60-AMORRIS J 2 PICK-UP3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 61-ADaimler FERRET SCOUT CAR3D11BSX3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 62-A(AEC) GENERAL SERVICE LORRY3D11BSXLR 62-BCommer TV SERVICE VAN3D21BSNXPA4D21BSXBS4D22BSXBS4D2LBSXLFLR 63-ASERVICE AMBULANCE FORD 3 TON 4?X?43D11BSX3D21BSXLR 64-ASCAMMELL BREAKDOWN TRUCK4D11BSXPA4D21BSX4D22BSXLR 65-BJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk II3D11BSX3D21BSX3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 66-ACITROEN DS 193D11BSXLR 66-BHARLEY DAVIDSON & Sidecar3D11BSNXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 67-AAlvis SALADIN ARMOURED CAR 6?X?63D11BSXPA3D21BSX3D22BSXBS3D2LBSXLFLR 68-AAUSTIN MK 2 RADIO TRUCK3D11BSXPA3D21BSXBSLR 69-ACOMMER 30 CWT VAN3D11BSXsmall number3D11BSXlarge number3D21BSXlarge numberLR 70-AFord THAMES ESTATE CAR3D11BSXPA3D21BSXPA3D22BSXLR 71-AAUSTIN 200 GALLON WATER TRUCK3D11BSXLR 71-BJEEP GLADIATOR Pickup3D21BSNXPAyellow target3D22BSXBSwhite target, PO on EFC3D2LBSXLFwhite target, PO on EFCLR 72-AFORDSON MAJOR Tractor3D11BSX3D21BSXBS3D22BSX3D2LBSXLFLR 73-BF1 FERRARI (156) Racing Car3D11BSNPAsmall number without serifs3D11BSXsmall number with serifs3D21BSX3D22BSXLF3D2LBSXLFLR 74-AMOBILE CANTEEN3D11BSXPA3D21BSXPA3D21BSXBS3D22BSXLR 75-AFORD THUNDERBIRD3D11BSXPA3D21BSX8E Type BoxesE type boxes were issued for new models starting from 1964, but only in 1967 all models which were in the range at the time were converted to this box style. The style was used until 1968.Major box sub-types:E1model number and name on end flapE2model number, name and detail drawing on end flapE3colour picture on end flapE3Rsame as E3, "?" attached to "MATCHBOX"E4"MATCHBOX" and colour picture on end flapE4Rsame as E4, "?" attached to "MATCHBOX"Sides:1BSone blue side (other side is black)2BStwo blue sidesLBStwo light blue sidesExisting combinations of variable values with probable years of issue:TypeSidesYearE1/E21BS1964E1/E22BS1965E1/E2LBS1966E32BS1966E3LBS1966E3RLBS1968E4LBS1967E4RLBS1968"NEW MODEL" on end flaps:N"NEW MODEL" on end flapsXno "NEW MODEL" on end flapsBox dimensions (sizes): 3, 4, 5 or 7Lettering on end flap closers: Boxes of models with opening doors have the lettering "PORTI?RES OUVRANTES - LICENCE SOLIDO" on the end flap closers - denoted by "PO on EFC" in the following list.Besides, the boxes of the Caterpillar models LR 08-D and LR 18-D feature the following lettering on the end flap closers:MADE BY LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD., AND SOLD UNDER PERMISSION FROM CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY.The inner end flaps (IEF) of earlier E type boxes feature the "Pembroke Abbey" logo or the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo on one of the inner end flaps and a small number on one of the others, whereas on all four inner end flaps of later boxes (made from 1965 onward) there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.PA"Pembroke Abbey" logo on one inner end flapBSBowater-Scott bow & arrow logo on one inner end flapLF"Model and package lead-free" on all four inner end flapsIn the following list, an asterisk (*) denotes the existence of noticeable shade differences, which is in most cases valid for all boxes of the respective model.EModel nameSizeTypeSidesNXIEFNotesLR 01-DAVELING BARFORD ROAD ROLLER3E3LBSXLFLR 01-EMERCEDES TRUCK7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLF*LR 02-CMUIR HILL DUMPER4E3LBSXLFLR 02-DMERCEDES TRAILER7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLF*LR 03-BBEDFORD 7? TON TIPPER3E3LBSXLFLR 03-CMERCEDES BENZ "BINZ" AMBULANCE7E4LBSNLF7E4RLBSNLFLR 04-DDodge STAKE TRUCK7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 05-D(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London BUS5E12BSNX5E1LBSXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLFLR 06-CEUCLID DUMP TRUCK4E3LBSXLFLR 07-CFord REFUSE TRUCK7E4LBSNLF"REFUSE TRUCK"7E4LBSXLF"FORD REFUSE TRUCK"7E4RLBSXLF"FORD REFUSE TRUCK" *LR 08-DCATERPILLAR D 8 TRACTOR4E11BSXBS4E12BSXBS4E1LBSXLF4E3LBSXLFLR 08-EFord MUSTANG5E4LBSNXLFwhite str. on end flaps5E4RLBSXLFwhite str. on end flapsLR 09-DBoat & Trailer7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 10-DLeyland PIPE TRUCK7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 11-CTAYLOR JUMBO CRANE7E21BSNXBSall yellow model shown7E22BSXall yellow model shown7E2LBSXLFall yellow model shown7E3LBSXLFall yellow model shown7E4LBSXLFyellow & red model shownLR 12-CLAND ROVER SAFARI7E32BSNLFsmall green model shown7E32BSNLFlarge green model shown7E3LBSNXLFlarge green model shown7E4LBSXLFsmall blue model shown7E4RLBSXLFsmall blue model shown *LR 13-DDODGE WRECK TRUCK7E22BSNXBSgreen cab shown7E22BSNlemon cab shown7E22BSXLFlemon cab shown7E2LBSXLFlemon cab shown7E3LBSXLFlemon cab shown7E3RLBSXLFlemon cab shown7E4RLBSXLFlemon cab shownLR 14-CBedford LOMAS AMBULANCE3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLFLR 14-DISO GRIFO5E4RLBSNLFPO on EFCLR 15-CDennis TIPPAX REFUSE COLLECTOR3E3LBSXLF"REFUSE TRUCK"3E4LBSXLF"DENNIS REFUSE TRUCK"LR 16-CSCAMMELL Mountaineer SNOW PLOUGH7E3LBSXLF7E4LBSXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 17-DFoden HOVERINGHAM TIPPER7E3LBSXLFadditional rear view shown7E3LBSXLFside view only7E4LBSXLFside view only7E4RLBSXLFside view onlyLR 18-DCATERPILLAR D 8 BULLDOZER4E11BSXBS4E12BSXLF4E1LBSXLF4E3LBSXLF4E4LBSXLFLR 19-DLOTUS Mk 33 Racing Car5E12BSNXLF5E1LBSXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLFLR 20-CCHEVROLET IMPALA TAXI5E22BSNXBS5E2LBSXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLF*LR 21-CCOMMER BOTTLE FLOAT3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLFLR 21-DFODEN CONCRETE TRUCK7E4RLBSNLFLR 22-CPONTIAC GP SPORTS COUP?5E22BSNXBSblue model shown, PO on EFC5E22BSXLFblue model shown, PO on EFC5E22BSXLFred model shown, PO on EFC5E2LBSXLFred model shown, PO on EFC5E3LBSXLFred model shown, PO on EFC5E4LBSXLFred model shown, PO on EFC5E4RLBSXLFred model shown, PO on EFCLR 23-DTRAILER CARAVAN7E22BSNXBSblue model shown7E22BSXLFblue model shown7E2LBSXLFlemon model shown7E3LBSXLFlemon model shown7E4LBSXLFpink model shown7E4RLBSXLFpink model shownLR 24-CROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW5E4LBSNLFblue model shown5E4LBSNXLFred model shown5E4RLBSXLFred model shownLR 25-CBedford PETROL TANKER5E11BSNBS"BP", white target7E12BSXBS"BP", white target7E12BSXLF"BP", white target7E1LBSXLF"BP", white target7E22BSX"ARAL", no target7E2LBSXLF"ARAL", no target *7E3LBSXLF"BP", no target7E3LBSXLF"ARAL", no target7E4LBSXLF"BP", no targetLR 25-DFORD CORTINA Mk II5E4RLBSNLFPO on EFC, white str. on end flaps *LR 26-BFODEN CEMENT MIXER3E3LBSXLFLR 26-CGMC TIPPER TRUCK4E4RLBSNLF7E4RLBSNLFLR 27-DMERCEDES 230 SL5E3LBSNXLFPO on EFC5E4LBSXLFPO on EFC5E4RLBSXLFPO on EFCLR 28-CJAGUAR MK 105E11BSNBSblue model shown, yellow target5E11BSXBSblue model shown, white target5E12BSXBSblue model shown, white target5E1LBSXLFblue model shown, white target5E3LBSXLFbrown model shown, no targetLR 28-DMACK DUMP TRUCK7E4RLBSNLFLR 29-CAmerican LaFrance FIRE PUMPER TRUCK5E12BSNXLF5E1LBSXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLF*LR 30-CFaun 8 WHEEL CRANE7E22BSNXLF7E2LBSXLF7E3LBSXLF7E4LBSXLF7E4RLBSXLF*LR 31-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL5E21BSNXBSred model shown5E22BSXBSred model shown5E22BSXLFred model shown5E22BSXLFblue model shown5E2LBSXLFblue model shown5E3LBSXLFblue model shown5E4LBSXLFgreen model shown5E4LBSXLFturquoise model shown5E4RLBSXLFturquoise model shownLR 32-BE TYPE JAGUAR3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLF*LR 32-CLEYLAND PETROL TANKER7E4RLBSNLF"BP" model shown *7E4RLBSNLF"ARAL" model shownLR 33-BFORD ZEPHYR 6 Mk III3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLF*LR 33-CLAMBORGHINI MIURA5E4RLBSNLFPO on EFC, no whi. str. on end flaps5E4RLBSNLFPO on EFC, white str. on end flapsLR 34-BVOLKSWAGEN CARAVETTE4E3LBSXLFLR 34-CVOLKSWAGEN CAMPER4E4LBSNXLFhigh roof shown, PO on EFC4E4RLBSXLFhigh roof shown, PO on EFC4E4RLBSXLFlow roof shown, PO on EFCLR 35-BSNOW-TRAC4E11BSNPAillustration with lettering4E11BSNXBSillustration with lettering4E12BSXBSillustration with lettering4E12BSXLFillustration with lettering4E1LBSXLFillustration with lettering4E3LBSXLFillustration without lettering4E3RLBSXLFillustration without letteringLR 36-COPEL DIPLOMAT4E3LBSNLFgreen model, open bonnet shown5E3LBSNXLFgreen model, closed bonnet shown5E4LBSXLFgold model, open bonnet shown5E4RLBSXLFgold model, open bonnet shown *LR 37-CDodge CATTLE TRUCK4E3LBSNXLFbrown cows shown4E4LBSXLFwhite cows shown, only one number4E4RLBSXLFwhite cows shownLR 38-BVAUXHALL VICTOR ESTATE CAR3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLFLR 38-CHONDA M/CYCLE & TRAILER7E4LBSNLFblue trailer shown7E4RLBSNLFyellow trailer shownLR 39-BPONTIAC CONVERTIBLE3E3LBSXLFLR 39-CFORD TRACTOR4E4LBSNXLF4E4RLBSXLFLR 40-BLEYLAND ROYAL TIGER COACH5E3LBSXLFLR 40-CHAY TRAILER4E4LBSNXLF4E4RLBSXLFLR 41-CFORD G.T.3E22BSNXLF"FORD G.T. RACING CAR"3E2LBSXLF"FORD G.T. RACING CAR"3E3LBSXLF"FORD G.T. RACER"3E4LBSXLF"FORD G.T. RACER"3E4RLBSXLF"FORD G.T. RACER" *LR 42-BSTUDEBAKER LARK WAGONAIRE5E21BSNXBSred model shown5E22BSXBSred model shown5E22BSXLFred model shown5E2LBSXLFblue model shown5E3LBSXLFblue model shown5E4LBSXLFblue model shown5E4RLBSXLFblue model shownLR 43-BAVELING BARFORD TRACTOR SHOVEL4E3LBSXLFLR 43-CPONY TRAILER7E4LBSNLF7E4RLBSNXLF* (black or brown ramp)LR 44-BROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM V5E11BSXBSblue model shown, white target5E12BSXblue model shown, white target5E1LBSXLFblue model shown, white target5E3LBSXLFmauve model shown, no targetLR 44-CG.M.C. REFRIGERATOR TRUCK7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 45-BFORD CORSAIR with Boat3E22BSNXBSbrown boat shown3E2LBSXLFbrown boat shown3E2LBSXLFgreen boat shown3E3LBSXLFgreen boat shown3E4LBSXLFgreen boat shown3E4RLBSXLFgreen boat shownLR 46-BGuy PICKFORD REMOVAL VAN3E3LBSXLFLR 46-CMERCEDES 300 SE5E4LBSNLFgreen model shown, PO on EFC5E4RLBSNLFgreen model shown, PO on EFC5E4RLBSNLFblue model shown, PO on EFCLR 47-BCOMMER ICE CREAM CANTEEN3E3LBSXLFLR 47-CDAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK7E4RLBSNXLF*LR 48-CDodge DUMPER TRUCK7E4LBSNXLF7E4RLBSXLFLR 49-BMercedes UNIMOG4E4LBSNXLFbrown & green model shown4E4LBSXLFblue & red model shown4E4RLBSXLFblue & red model shownLR 50-BJOHN DEERE LANZ 700 Tractor4E11BSNBS"TRACTOR"3E11BSXBS"TRACTOR"3E12BSXLF"TRACTOR"3E1LBSXLF"TRACTOR"3E3LBSXLF"TRACTOR"3E4LBSXLF"JOHN DEERE-LANZ TRACTOR" *LR 51-BTipping TRAILER4E11BSNPA"TRAILER"XBS"TRAILER"4E12BSX"TRAILER"4E1LBSXLF"TRAILER"4E4LBSXLF"TIPPING TRAILER" *LR 52-BBRM Racing Car5E12BSNX5E1LBSXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLF*LR 53-BMERCEDES-BENZ 220 SE5E3LBSXLFPO on EFCLR 53-CFORD ZODIAC MK IV5E4LBSNLF5E4RLBSNLF*LR 54-BS & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE5E22BSNXLF"S & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE"5E2LBSXLF"S & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE"5E3LBSXLF"CADILLAC AMBULANCE"5E4RLBSXLF"CADILLAC AMBULANCE"LR 55-CFORD GALAXIE Police Car5E3LBSNXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLFLR 55-DMERCURY Park Lane Police Car5E4RLBSNXLFwhite str. on end flapsLR 56-BFIAT 15003E22BSNXLF3E2LBSXLF3E3LBSXLF3E3RLBSXLF3E4RLBSXLF*LR 57-CLAND ROVER FIRE TRUCK3E3LBSNXLF3E4LBSXLF3E4RLBSXLF*LR 58-BInternational DROTT EXCAVATOR4E3LBSXLF4E4LBSXLFLR 58-CDAF GIRDER TRUCK7E4RLBSNXLFLR 59-CFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car5E32BSNXLF5E3LBSXLF5E4LBSXLF5E4RLBSXLFLR 60-BLeyland SITE HUT TRUCK4E3LBSNXLF4E4LBSXLF4E4RLBSXLFLR 61-BALVIS STALWART4E4LBSNXLF4E4RLBSXLFLR 62-BCommer TV SERVICE VAN4E3LBSXLF"Rentaset" shown4E4LBSXLF"Rentaset" shown4E4LBSXLF"RADIO RENTALS" shownLR 62-CMERCURY COUGAR5E4RLBSNLFPO on EFC, white str. on end flapsLR 63-BAlvis FOAMITE CRASH TENDER4E11BSNBSyellow target4E11BSXBSwhite target4E12BSXBSwhite target4E1LBSXLFwhite target4E3LBSXLFno target4E4LBSXLFno targetLR 64-BMG 11003E3LBSNXLF3E4LBSXLF3E4RLBSXLF*LR 65-BJAGUAR 3.4 LITRE Mk II3E3LBSXLF3E4LBSXLFLR 65-CCLAAS COMBINE HARVESTER7E4LBSNLF7E4RLBSNXLFLR 66-C(GMC) Greyhound COACH5E4LBSNLF"GREYHOUND BUS"5E4LBSXLF"GREYHOUND COACH"5E4RLBSXLF"GREYHOUND COACH"LR 67-AAlvis SALADIN ARMOURED CAR 6?X?63E3LBSXLFLR 67-BVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL4E4LBSNLFPO on EFC4E4RLBSNLFPO on EFCLR 68-BMERCEDES (O 321 H) COACH5E12BSNXLFgreen model shown5E1LBSXLFgreen model shown5E3LBSXLForange model shown5E4LBSXLForange model shown5E4RLBSXLForange model shownLR 69-BHatra TRACTOR SHOVEL7E21BSNXBSorange model shown7E22BSXBSorange model shown7E22BSXLForange model shown7E2LBSXLForange model shown *7E3LBSXLForange model with yel. wheels shown7E4LBSXLFyellow model shown7E4RLBSXLFyellow model shownLR 70-BFord GRIT-SPREADING TRUCK7E22BSNLF7E2LBSNXLF7E3LBSXLF7E4LBSXLFLR 71-BJEEP GLADIATOR Pickup3E3LBSXLFPO on EFC3E4LBSXLFPO on EFCLR 72-BJEEP (CJ 5)4E4LBSNXLF4E4RLBSXLFLR 73-BF1 FERRARI (156) Racing Car3E3LBSXLFLR 74-BDAIMLER Fleetline BUS5E32BSNLFcream model shown5E3LBSNXLFcream model shown5E4LBSNXLFcream model shown5E4RLBSXLFcream model shown5E4RLBSXLFgreen model shown *LR 75-BFERRARI (250 GTL) BERLINETTA5E22BSNXBSblue model shown5E22BSXLFblue model shown5E2LBSXLFblue model shown5E2LBSXLFgreen model shown5E3LBSXLFgreen model shown5E4LBSXLFgreen model shown5E4RLBSXLFgreen model shown *9F Type BoxesThe F generation of boxes was used for Matchbox Miniatures models in 1969 and 1970, which included both Regular wheel and Superfast models.The same scheme is used to describe boxes for both Regular wheel and Superfast models in the same manner, although Regular wheel and Superfast boxes are listed separately.As there are so many different variables associated with the design of the F type boxes, it is not practical to combine individual values of some variables to form sub-types of F type boxes, as is common practice with the earlier generations of Matchbox boxes (particularly B, D and E types). Previous attempts to do this have proved not entirely satisfactory.Instead, each variable is considered separately. The following definitions set up a domain for each of the variables:1. Box dimensions (sizes): 5, 6 or 72. Wheels of model shown:REGRegularSUPSuperfast3. Additional text:NONnoneAST"AUTOSTEER"RSFred "Superfast"BSFblack "Superfast"4. Colour and position of "SERIES":WIBwhite in blue number boxRUBred under oblong blue number boxRLBred left of blue number box5. Lettering at bottom:ALPA LESNEY PRODUCTLPCLESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDMIR1"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D. T.M. OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDMRT1"MATCHBOX" REG'D. T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND6. Side design:DRdrawings of the modelSF"Superfast" lettering7. "NEW" on end flaps:N"NEW" on end flapsXno "NEW" on end flaps8. Lettering on end flap closers (EFC):The end flap closers of F type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering. All of these may or may not appear independently from each other on either side.For the time being only the following four types of EFC lettering are taken into consideration:TMTrademark "MATCHBOX"? Owned By Lesney Products & Co. Ltd.TMETrademark "MATCHBOX"? Owned By Lesney Products & Co. Ltd.Printed in England. Made in England.POPORTI?RES OUVRANTES - LICENCE SOLIDOMK 2MARK 2Appearances of the first two types (TM and TME) are mutually exclusive. Further types of EFC lettering are the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo, the model number and various small numbers. All of this lettering is in black.Using the above domains and the mnemonic abbreviations given, the following tabulated lists of all the boxes can be constructed. In these lists one separate line is devoted to each different box.No attention has been paid to further variables like colour shades. Such variations may occasionally be included in the lists in the form of additional notes.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.F type boxes for Regular wheel models:F RegModel nameSizeWheelsAddit. textSERIES locationBottomSideN/XEFCNotesLR 01-EMERCEDES TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/XLR 02-DMERCEDES TRAILER6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 03-CMERCEDES BENZ "BINZ" AMBULANCE6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 04-DDodge STAKE TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXTM/X/XLR 05-D(AEC) ROUTEMASTER London BUS5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 06-DFORD PICK-UP7REGASTWIBALPDRNX/X/Xone front rev.7REGASTWIBALPDRNX/X/X6REGASTRLBALPDRXLR 07-CFord REFUSE TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXLR 08-EFord MUSTANG5REGASTRLBALPDRXTM/X/X5SUPNONRLBMRT1DRX5SUPNONRLBLPCDRXTME/X/XLR 09-DBoat & Trailer6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBMRT1DRXLR 10-DLeyland PIPE TRUCK7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBMIR1DRXLR 11-DMERCEDES SCAFFOLDING TRUCK7REGNONRLBALPDRNTM/X/X7REGNONRLBMRT1DRNTM/X/XLR 12-CLAND ROVER SAFARI6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXLR 13-DDODGE WRECK TRUCK7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/XLR 14-DISO GRIFO5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 15-DVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON5REGASTWIBALPDRNX/X/X5REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/XLR 16-DCASE TRACTOR Bulldozer7REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/X7REGNONWIBLPCDRNX/X/X7REGNONWIBLPCDRNTM/X/XLR 17-E(AEC) HORSE BOX6REGNONRLBALPDRNTM/X/XLR 18-EFIELD CAR6REGASTRLBALPDRNX/X/XLR 19-DLOTUS Mk 33 Racing Car5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X5REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 21-DFODEN CONCRETE TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMRT1DRXX/X/XLR 22-CPONTIAC GP SPORTS COUP?5REGNONRLBALPDRXLR 23-DTRAILER CARAVAN6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 24-CROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 25-DFORD CORTINA Mk II5REGASTRLBALPDRXX/PO/X5REGASTRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 26-CGMC TIPPER TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/XLR 27-DMERCEDES 230 SL5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 28-DMACK DUMP TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMRT1DRXTM/X/XLR 29-CAmerican LaFrance FIRE PUMPER TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXX/X/MK 2LR 31-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL5REGNONRLBALPDRXX/PO/XLR 32-CLEYLAND PETROL TANKER6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 33-CLAMBORGHINI MIURA5REGASTRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 34-CVOLKSWAGEN CAMPER6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/PO/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/PO/XLR 36-COPEL DIPLOMAT5REGNONRLBALPDRXLR 37-CDodge CATTLE TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/MK 2LR 38-CHONDA M/CYCLE & TRAILER6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 39-CFORD TRACTOR6REGNONRUBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRUBLPCDRXX/X/X6REGNONRUBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 40-CHAY TRAILER6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMRT1DRXTM/X/XLR 41-CFORD G.T.5REGNONWIBALPDRXX/X/XLR 42-CIRON FAIRY CRANE7REGNONRLBALPDRNTM/X/X7REGNONRLBLPCDRNX/X/XLR 43-CPONY TRAILER7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 44-CG.M.C. REFRIGERATOR TRUCK7REGNONRLBALPDRXX/PO/X7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X7REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/PO/X7REGNONRLBMIR1DRXX/X/XLR 45-BFORD CORSAIR with Boat5REGNONWIBALPDRXX/X/XLR 46-CMERCEDES 300 SE5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 47-CDAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 48-CDodge DUMPER TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 49-BMercedes UNIMOG6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBMIR1DRXLR 50-CFord KENNEL TRUCK7REGASTWIBALPDRNX/X/X7REGASTWIBALPDRNTM/X/X7REGNONWIBLPCDRNTM/X/MK 2LR 51-C(AEC) 8 WHEEL TIPPER6REGNONRLBALPDRNX/X/X"DOUGLAS"6REGNONRLBALPDRNTM/X/X"POINTER"LR 52-BBRM Racing Car5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/Xfacing right5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/Xfacing left5REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/Xfacing leftLR 53-CFORD ZODIAC MK IV5REGNONRLBALPDRXLR 54-BS & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE5REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/XLR 55-DMERCURY Park Lane Police Car5REGASTRLBALPDRXLR 56-BFIAT 15005REGNONRUBALPDRXX/X/XLR 57-CLAND ROVER FIRE TRUCK5REGNONWIBALPDRXX/X/XLR 58-CDAF GIRDER TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X6REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 59-CFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car5REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 60-BLeyland SITE HUT TRUCK7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBLPCDRXX/X/X7REGNONRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLR 61-BALVIS STALWART6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 62-CMERCURY COUGAR5REGASTWIBALPDRXX/PO/X5SUPNONRLBALPDRNTM/PO/XLR 63-CDODGE CRANE TRUCK7REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/Xone front rev.7REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/X7REGNONWIBMRT1DRNTM/X/XLR 64-BMG 11005REGNONWIBALPDRXX/X/X5REGNONWIBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 65-CCLAAS COMBINE HARVESTER7REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X7REGNONRLBMRT1DRXTM/X/XLR 66-C(GMC) Greyhound COACH5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 67-BVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLR 68-BMERCEDES (O 321 H) COACH5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/X5REGNONRLBMRT1DRXLR 70-BFord GRIT-SPREADING TRUCK6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/X6REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLR 71-CFORD HEAVY WRECK TRUCK7REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/Xblue "Esso"one front rev.7REGNONWIBALPDRNX/X/Xblue "Esso"7REGNONWIBALPDRNTM/X/Xblue "Esso"7REGNONWIBALPDRNTM/X/Xred "Esso"7REGNONWIBMIR1DRNX/X/Xred "Esso"LR 72-BJEEP (CJ 5)6REGNONRLBALPDRXX/X/XLR 73-CMERCURY Commuter5REGASTWIBALPDRNX/X/XLR 74-BDAIMLER Fleetline BUS5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/Xgreen model5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/Xred modelLR 75-BFERRARI (250 GTL) BERLINETTA5REGNONRLBALPDRXTM/X/XF type boxes for Superfast models:F SupModel nameSizeWheelsAddit. textSERIES locationBottomSideN/XEFCNotesLS 05-ALOTUS EUROPA5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/PO/XLS 08-AFord MUSTANG5SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTME/X/XLS 12-ALAND ROVER SAFARI6REGBSFRLBLPCSFXTM/X/MK 2LS 14-AISO GRIFO5REGRSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFXTM/PO/MK 2LS 15-AVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON5REGRSFWIBALPDRNX/X/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/X/XLS 20-ALAMBORGHINI MARZAL5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/X/XLS 25-AFORD CORTINA Mk II5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFXTME/X/MK 2LS 27-AMERCEDES 230 SL5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFXTME/PO/MK 2LS 29-AAmerican LaFrance FIRE PUMPER TRUCK6REGBSFRLBLPCSFXTM/X/MK 2LS 33-ALAMBORGHINI MIURA5REGRSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLS 35-AMERRYWEATHER FIRE ENGINE6REGBSFRLBLPCSFNTME/X/MK 2LS 36-AOPEL DIPLOMAT5SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTM/PO/XLS 41-AFORD G.T.5REGRSFWIBALPDRXX/X/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRXTM/X/XLS 45-AFORD (F3L) GROUP 65SUPBSFRLBLPCDRNTME/X/XLS 46-AMERCEDES 300 SE5SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTM/PO/XLS 50-AFord KENNEL TRUCK7REGBSFWIBLPCSFNTM/X/MK 2LS 53-AFORD ZODIAC MK IV5SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTME/X/X5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFXTME/X/MK 2LS 55-AMERCURY Park Lane Police Car5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFXTME/X/MK 2LS 56-ABMC 1800 PININFARINA5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/PO/XLS 59-AFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car5SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTME/X/XLS 62-AMERCURY COUGAR5REGRSFWIBALPDRNX/PO/X5REGRSFWIBALPDRNTM/PO/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/PO/XLS 64-AMG 11005SUPBSFRLBLPCDRXTM/X/XLS 66-A(GMC) Greyhound COACH5REGBSFRLBMIR1SFXX/X/MK 2LS 67-AVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL5REGRSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/X5SUPBSFRLBALPDRXTM/PO/XLS 69-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW COUP?5SUPBSFRLBALPDRNTM/X/X5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFNTM/X/MK 2LS 73-AMERCURY Commuter5SUPBSFRLBLPCSFNTME/X/MK 2LS 74-ADAIMLER Fleetline BUS5REGBSFRLBMIR1SFXX/X/MK 210G Type BoxesThe G generation of boxes was used for Matchbox Miniatures models in 1970 and 1971 (for a few models even until 1975).The same scheme is used to describe boxes for both Regular wheel and Superfast models. (There are only five different Regular wheel models for which G type boxes exist.)Similarly to the F type boxes, there are many different variables associated with the design of the G type boxes. It is therefore once again practical to consider each variable separately. The following definitions set up a domain for each of the variables:1. Box dimensions (sizes): 5, 6 or 72. Lettering at bottom:MIR1"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D. T.M. OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDMRT1"MATCHBOX" REG'D. T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDNONElettering omitted3. Side design:DRAdrawings of the modelSFP"Superfast" lettering parallel to edgeSFA"Superfast outraces them all" at an angle to edge4. "TM" letters attached to "Superfast":BLKblack "TM" on front, black "TM" on sideREDred "TM" on front, black "TM" on sideNONno "TM" on front, no "TM" on side5. "NEW" on end flaps:N"NEW" on end flapsXno "NEW" on end flaps6. Lettering on end flap closers (EFC):The end flap closers of G type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering. All of these may or may not appear independently from each other on either side.For the time being only two types of EFC lettering are taken into consideration:SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENTwhich may be present (SCC) or absent (X),and the "MARK" lettering which is always present and appears on G type boxes as "MARK 2" (MK 2), "MARK 3" (MK 3), "MARK 4" (MK 4) or "MARK 5" (MK 5).Further types of EFC lettering are the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo, the model number and various small numbers. All of this lettering is in black, the only notable exception being the box of LS 57-B Eccles TRAILER CARAVAN on which the model number is in red.Using these domains and the mnemonic abbreviations given, the following tabulated list of all the boxes can be constructed. In this list one separate line is devoted to each different box.No attention has been paid to further variables like colour shades. Such variations may occasionally be included in the list in the form of additional notes. An asterisk (*) denotes the existence of recognizable shade variations.The variables "wheels of model shown" and "additional lettering", which are used in the descriptions of F type boxes, seem not to be necessary for G type boxes as each of them would have one value for the five regular wheel boxes and just one other value for all the other boxes (the additional lettering being "Superfast").On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.GModel nameSizeBottomSideTMN/XEFCNotesLS 01-AMERCEDES TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36NONESFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 02-AMERCEDES TRAILER6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36NONESFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 03-AMERCEDES-BENZ "BINZ" AMBULANCE6MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 36MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 04-ADodge STAKE TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36NONESFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 05-ALOTUS EUROPA5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 06-AFORD PICK-UP6MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 3"TM" on one front only6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 07-AFord REFUSE TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3*LS 08-AFord MUSTANG5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 08-BFord Mustang WILDCAT DRAGSTER5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 55MRT1SFANONNX/MK 55MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 5LS 09-ABoat & Trailer6MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 37MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 4LS 10-ALeyland Pipe Truck7MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 47MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4LS 11-AMERCEDES SCAFFOLDING TRUCK7MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4LS 12-ALAND ROVER SAFARI6MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 12-BSETRA (S 80) COACH6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 4until 1975LS 13-ADODGE WRECK TRUCK7MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 14-AISO GRIFO5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 15-AVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LR 16-DCASE TRACTOR Bulldozer7MRT1DRANONXX/MK 2Reg. wheel model; until 1974LS 17-A(AEC) HORSE BOX7MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 37MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3*LS 18-AFIELD CAR6MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 36MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 19-ALOTUS Mk 33 Racing Car5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 4LS 19-BROAD DRAGSTER5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 55MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 55MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 5LS 20-ALAMBORGHINI MARZAL5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 21-AFODEN CONCRETE TRUCK6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 46MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4LS 22-APONTIAC GP SPORTS COUP?5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 22-BFREEMAN INTER-CITY COMMUTER6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 4no yellow logo shown6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 5*; yellow logo shown6MRT1SFABLKXSCC/MK 5yellow logo shown6MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 5yel. logo shown; until 1975LS 23-AVOLKSWAGEN CAMPER7MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 37MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 37MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3*; until 1975LS 24-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 25-AFORD CORTINA Mk II5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 35MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 26-AGMC TIPPER TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 37MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4LS 27-AMERCEDES 230 SL5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 28-AMack DUMP TRUCK6MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 36MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3"TM" on one front only6MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3LS 29-AAmerican LaFrance FIRE PUMPER TRUCK6MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 29-BRACING MINI5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4LS 30-AFaun 8 WHEEL CRANE7MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 4LS 31-ALINCOLN CONTINENTAL5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNLS 32-ALeyland Petrol Tanker6MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3green "BP" model shown6MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3green "BP" model shown6MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3green "BP" model shown7MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3blue "ARAL" model shownLS 33-ALAMBORGHINI MIURA5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3LS 34-AFerrari FORMULA 1 Racing Car5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 45MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4until 1975LS 35-AMERRYWEATHER FIRE ENGINE6MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MIR1SFPNONNSCC/MK 36MIR1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 36-AOPEL DIPLOMAT5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 36-BHOT ROD DRAGUAR5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 45MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4until 1975LS 37-ADodge CATTLE TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 37MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4*LS 38-AHONDA M/CYCLE & TRAILER6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 36MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LR 39-CFORD TRACTOR6MRT1DRANONXX/MK 2Regular wheel model6MRT1DRANONXSCC/MK 2Regular wheel modelLR 40-CHAY TRAILER6MRT1DRANONXX/MK 2Regular wheel modelLS 41-AFORD G.T.5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MIR1SFPNONNX/MK 3LS 42-AIRON FAIRY CRANE7MRT1SFAREDNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 47MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4LS 43-APONY TRAILER7MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4LS 44-AG.M.C. REFRIGERATOR TRUCK6MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 37MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4*LS 45-AFORD (F3L) GROUP 65MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3"T.M." on front5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3"TM" on front5MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 35MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 46-AMERCEDES 300 SE5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3*LS 47-ADAF TIPPER CONTAINER TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 48-ADodge DUMPER TRUCK6MRT1SFAREDNX/MK 46MRT1SFAREDXX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4LS 49-AMercedes UNIMOG6MRT1SFAREDNX/MK 4without "outraces them all"6MRT1SFAREDNX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 46MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4*LS 50-AFord KENNEL TRUCK7MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 37MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3no "TM" on sides7MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 37MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 51-A(AEC) 8 WHEEL TIPPER6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 46MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4LS 52-ADODGE CHARGER MK III5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 35MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 53-AFORD ZODIAC MK IV5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3*LS 54-AS & S CADILLAC AMBULANCE5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 55-AMERCURY Park Lane Police Car5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 56-ABMC 1800 PININFARINA5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MIR1SFPNONNX/MK 3LS 57-ALAND ROVER FIRE TRUCK5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 57-BEccles TRAILER CARAVAN6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3red number on EFCLS 58-ADAF GIRDER TRUCK6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3white model, white stakes6NONESFPBLKNX/MK 3white model, white stakes;no bottom text on one front only6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3green model, green stakes6MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 4green model, black stakes6MRT1SFANONNX/MK 4green model, black stakes6MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 4green model, black stakesLS 59-AFORD GALAXIE Fire Chief Car5MRT1SFPREDNX/MK 3LS 60-ALeyland SITE HUT TRUCK7MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 37MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 3LR 61-BALVIS STALWART6MRT1DRANONXX/MK 2Regular wheel modelLS 62-AMERCURY COUGAR5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3"TM" on one front onlyLS 62-BMERCURY COUGAR Dragster5MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONN5MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4until 1974LS 63-ADODGE CRANE TRUCK7MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 47MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 4LS 64-AMG 11005MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LR 65-CCLAAS COMBINE HARVESTER7MRT1DRANONXX/MK 2Regular wheel model7MRT1DRANONXSCC/MK 2Regular wheel modelLS 66-A(GMC) Greyhound COACH5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 67-AVOLKSWAGEN 1600 TL5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONN5MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3LS 68-APORSCHE 9105MRT1SFABLKNX/MK 45MRT1SFANONNSCC/MK 45MRT1SFANONXSCC/MK 4*LS 69-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOW COUP?5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 35MRT1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3*LS 70-AFord GRIT SPREADER6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 3LS 71-AFORD HEAVY WRECK TRUCK7MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 37MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3LS 72-AJEEP (CJ 5)6MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 36MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3LS 73-AMERCURY Commuter5MIR1SFPREDNX/MK 35MIR1SFPNONNX/MK 35MIR1SFPNONNSCC/MK 35MIR1SFPNONXSCC/MK 3until 1974LS 74-ADAIMLER Fleetline BUS5MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNX/MK 35MRT1SFPNONNSCC/MK 3LS 75-AFERRARI (250 GTL) BERLINETTA5MIR1SFPBLKNX/MK 35MRT1SFPBLKNX/MK 311H Type BoxesH type boxes were issued for just a few models in late 1970 and 1971; some of them then remained in use until 1976. As there are so few of them, they do not have as many variables as their predecessors and can therefore easily be subdivided into three sub-types:Type H1Nblack number (with red "NEW" lettering) inside a red frame, no "Superfast" lettering nor model name on frontType H2Nblack number (with red "NEW" lettering) without frame, "Superfast" lettering and model name on frontType H2black number (without "NEW" lettering) without frame, "Superfast" lettering and model name on frontOther features which are variables with F and G type boxes are constant in the case of H type boxes:The lettering at the bottom of the front is always of the type MRT2:? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDThe year can be 1970 or 1971, but this remains constant for any individual model.Some late H type boxes made in 1976 feature the following additional text in the top right corner:Not recommended for children under 3.The side design always features a detail drawing of the model, accompanied by a "TESTED" mark and surrounded by the following constant text:RACING SUSPENSION / HIGH SPEED MAG-WHEELSBox dimensions (sizes) are the same as with previous types, however most boxes are of the narrowest size type 5. There are no variations within any one individual model.The end flap closers (EFC) of H type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering. All of these may or may not appear independently from each other on either side.For the time being only two types of EFC lettering are taken into consideration:SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENTwhich may be present (SCC) or absent (X),and the "MARK" lettering which is always present and appears on H type boxes as "MARK 3" (MK 3), "MARK 4" (MK 4) or "MARK 5" (MK 5).Further types of EFC lettering are the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo, the model number and various small numbers. All of this lettering is in black.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.In the following tabulated list of H type boxes the sub-types of each box are combined in one line each. The additional lettering in the top right corner is denoted by NRC in the notes column.HModel nameYearSizeH1NH2NH2EFCNotesLS 01-BMOD ROD19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 02-BJEEP HOT ROD19707H2NX/MK 419707H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 04-BGRUESOME TWOSOME19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 05-ALOTUS EUROPA19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 13-BBAJA BUGGY19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 14-AISO GRIFO19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 15-AVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOON19715H2NX/MK 419715H2NSCC/MK 4no.30 (Japanese issue)LS 20-ALAMBORGHINI MARZAL19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 27-AMERCEDES 230 SL19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NSCC/MK 4LS 30-BBEACH BUGGY19705H1NX/MK 4Superbooster symbol on sides19705H2NX/MK 5no Superbooster symbol19705H2NH2SCC/MK 5no Superbooster symbol19705H2SCC/MK 5no Superbooster symbol, NRCLS 40-AVAUXHALL GUILDSMAN19705H2NX/MK 319705H2NH2SCC/MK 3LS 54-BFORD CAPRI19705H1NH2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 419705H2SCC/MK 4NRCLS 55-BMERCURY Commuter POLICE CAR19705H1NH2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 56-ABMC 1800 PININFARINA19715H2NX/MK 419715H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 59-BMERCURY Park Lane Fire Chief Car19705H1NH2NX/MK 419705H2NSCC/MK 4LS 64-BSLINGSHOT DRAGSTER19705H2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 4LS 70-BDODGE Charger DRAGSTER19705H2NX/MK 4no additional picture19705H2NX/MK 4additional picture top right19705H2NH2SCC/MK 4additional picture top rightLS 75-BALFA CARABO19705H1NH2NX/MK 419705H2NH2SCC/MK 412I Type BoxesI type boxes were issued from late 1971 to 1974, for most models that were available during that period, except for a few that retained their G or H type boxes until the end of their career.Some I type boxes survived until 1979, so some changes that occurred during the late seventies meeting legal requirements in various European countries did apply to them.This usually means some texts in small print being added to the box design. Consequently these texts constitute one of the main variables used for describing these boxes. The following ten types of bottom and side text combinations can be distinguished:a. Type MRT3:bottom text on both fronts:? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M. MARCA REGISTRADALESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDno text on sidesb. Type MRT3/NRC:bottom text on both fronts same as MRT3,additional text top right or top centre:Not recommended for children under 3.text on sides same as MRT3c. Type MRT3/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MRT3,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.no text on sidesd. Type MRT3/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MRT3,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISno text on sidese. Type MRM:bottom text on both fronts:MARCA REGISTRADA ? 197x "MATCHBOX" REG'D T.M.LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDno text on sidesf. Type MIR2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDside text types:3.? 197x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN ENGLAND4.? 1973 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. PRINTED AND MADE IN ENGLAND5.? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN(only LS 18-B)6.? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. PRINTED AND MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN(only LS 12-C)7.? 1974 LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLAND(only LS 35-B)(side text may be black (B) or white (W))g. Type MIR2/NRC:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR2,additional text top right:Not recommended for children under 3.text on sides same as MIR2h. Type MIR2/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MIR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.text on sides same as MIR2i. Type MIR2/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MIR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIStext on sides same as MIR2j. Type MMR3/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" (MARCA REGISTRADA) REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.A further variable feature is the presence or absence of the "NEW" lettering immediately above the model number on the box fronts, in this case combined with the presence or absence of a red frame surrounding the number (and "NEW" lettering).The following four combinations exist:RNFred "NEW" lettering, red frameBNFblack "NEW" lettering, red frameFno "NEW" lettering, red frameXno "NEW" lettering, no frameOther variable features are constant for any particular model:Additional lettering on the fronts to the right of the "MATCHBOX" name and/or on the sides denotes the class of the model contained in the box:SUP"SUPERFAST" in block capitals on sidesSup"Superfast" in script on sidesROL"Rola-matics" on fronts and sidesCHO"Choppers" on fronts, "Superfast" on sidesNONno additional letteringThere are further smaller white texts on the sides describing some features of the model contained. Each of these texts is attached to a blue, black and white detail picture of the respective model. There are eleven different texts in total, four of which are used for many models, the remaining seven for just a few or only one each:AbbreviationTextModelsFCS'FAT-WHEEL' CUSHION SUSPENSIONLS 46-BHCSHI-SPEED 'CROSS COUNTRY' SUSPENSION-HFSHI-SPEED FREIGHTLINE SUSPENSION-HHRHI-SPEED HEAVY-DUTY ROLLERSLS 21-BMRSMAG-WHEELS-RACING SUSPENSION-MPTMETALLIZED PARTS AND TOWING HOOKLS 12-CSAFSUPERFAST 'AUTOMATIC' FEATURES-STCSUPER TRACTION CATERPILLAR TRACKLS 12-CWRTWIDE RACING-SLICKS TORSION SPRINGINGLS 38-B, LS 49-B, LS 71-BPTFWITH PROP-STAND AND TURNING FRONT FORKSLS 18-B4HS4-WHEEL 'HOVERSPRING' SUSPENSIONLS 72-BThe year given on the boxes can be 1971, 1972, 1973 or 1974, however MMR3 boxes have the year 1978 printed below the rectangle on one side (no year on the other side).Box dimensions (sizes) are the same as with previous types (5, 6 and 7).The end flap closers (EFC) of I type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering, but in fewer variations than those of previous box generations.The lettering "SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT" is present on all I type boxes, and always on the same side.The "MARK" lettering is always printed on the same side as the above lettering and appears on I type boxes as "MARK I" (MK I), "MARK 1" (MK 1), "MARK 3" (MK 3), "MARK 4" (MK 4), "MARK 5" (MK 5) or "MARK 6" (MK 6).The model number is printed to the left of the "MARK" lettering. The other side EFCs feature the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo and a further small number. All of this lettering is in black.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). This lettering is always combined with a green cross in a blue circle.IModel nameClassYearSizeBottomSideNumEFCNotesLS 01-BMOD RODSup19735MIR2/B4MRSRNFMK 5LS 02-BJEEP HOT RODSup19737MIR2/B4MRSRNFMK 5Sup19737MIR2/B4/NRCMRSRNFMK 5LS 03-BMONTEVERDI HAISup19725MIR2/B3MRSBNFMK 4Sup19725MIR2/B3/NRCMRSBNFMK 4Sup19725MIR2/B3MRSFMK 4Sup19725MIR2/B3/CNNMRSFMK 4LS 04-BGRUESOME TWOSOMESup19735MIR2/B4MRSRNFMK 5LS 05-ALOTUS EUROPASup19735MIR2/B4MRSRNFMK 5Sup19735MIR2/B4MRSRNFno.18 (Jap)LS 06-BMERCEDES 350 SLSup19735MRT3MRSRNFMK 4Sup19735MRT3/NRCMRSRNFMK 4Sup19735MRT3/CNNMRSRNFMK 4Sup19785MMR3/2MRSRNFMK 4Sup19785MMR3/2MRSXMK 4LS 07-BHAIRY HUSTLERSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 4LS 09-BAMX JAVELINSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 5SUP19715MRT3/NRCMRSFMK 5SUP19715MRT3/CNNMRSFMK 5LS 10-BFord MUSTANG PISTON POPPERROL19725MIR2/W3MRS/SAFBNFMK 5ROL19725MIR2/B3MRS/SAFBNFMK 5ROL19725MIR2/B3/NRCMRS/SAFBNFMK 5LS 11-B(VW) FLYING BUGSUP19727MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3MRSFMK 5SUP19727MRT3/NRCMRSFMK 5SUP19727MRT3MRSXMK 5LS 12-CBIG BULL BulldozerNON19747MIR2/W6STC/MPTBNFMK 5NON19747MIR2/W6/NRCSTC/MPTBNFMK 5NON19747MIR2/W6/CNNSTC/MPTBNFMK 5NON19787MMR3/2STC/MPTBNFMK 5NON19787MMR3/2STC/MPTXMK 5LS 15-BLansing Bagnall FORK LIFT TRUCKSup19727MRT3HFSBNFMK 1Sup19727MRT3/NRCHFSBNFMK 1Sup19727MRT3/CNNHFSBNFMK 1Sup19787MMR3/2HFSXMK 1LS 16-ABADGER Radar TruckROL19737MIR2/B3HCS/SAFBNFMK 3LS 17-BTHE LONDONER Daimler BusSUP19715MRT3HFSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3/NRCHFSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3/CNGHFSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3/CNNHFSRNFMK 4SUP19725MRT3HFSBNFMK 41SUP19785MMR3/2HFSXMK 4LS 18-AFIELD CARSup19726MRT3HCSFMK 4LS 18-BHONDARORA MotorcycleNON19745MIR2/B5PTFBNFMK 5NON19745MIR2/B5/NRCPTFBNFMK 5NON19745MIR2/B5/CNNPTFBNFMK 5LS 19-BROAD DRAGSTERSup19725MRT3MRSFMK 6Sup19725MRT3/NRCMRSFMK 6LS 20-ALAMBORGHINI MARZALSup19725MRT3MRSFMK 5LS 21-BROD ROLLERSup19727MIR2/W3HHRBNFMK 5Sup19727MIR2/B3HHRBNFMK 5Sup19727MIR2/B3/NRCHHRBNFMK 5LS 24-BTEAM MATCHBOX Racing CarSup19727MIR2/B3MRSBNFMK 4Sup19727MIR2/B3MRSFMK 4LS 25-BMOD TRACTORSup19727MRT3HCSBNFMK 4Sup19727MRT3/NRCHCSBNFMK 4Sup19727MRT3HCSFMK 4LS 26-BBIG BANGERSUP19727MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3MRSXMK 5LS 27-BLAMBORGHINI COUNTACHSup19725MIR2/W3MRSBNFMK 5LS 28-AMack DUMP TRUCKSUP19727MRT3HFSFMK 4LS 28-BSTOAT Scout CarROL19737MIR2/W3HCS/SAFBNFMK 5LS 29-BRACING MINISup19725MRT3MRSFMK 5Sup19725MRT3/NRCMRSFMK 5LS 31-BVOLKS-DRAGONSUP19717MRT3MRSRNFMK 4LS 32-BMASERATI BORASup19725MIR2/B3MRSBNFMK 4Sup19725MIR2/B3/CNNMRSBNFMK 4LS 33-BDATSUN 126 XSup19725MRT3MRSBNFMK 4LS 35-AMERRYWEATHER FIRE ENGINESup19737MIR2/W3HFSFMK 4LS 35-BFANDANGOROL19745MIR2/W7MRS/SAFBNFMK 5ROL19745MIR2/W7/NRCMRS/SAFBNFMK 5LS 37-BSOOPA COOPASUP19716MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19716MRT3MRSFMK 5LS 38-BTHE STINGEROO CHOPPERCHO19727MRT3WRTBNFMK 4CHO19727MRT3/NRCWRTBNFMK 4NRC centralLS 39-ACLIPPERROL19725MIR2/W3MRS/SAFBNFMK 3ROL19725MIR2/B3MRS/SAFBNFMK 3LS 41-BSIVA (S 350) SPYDERSUP19725MRMMRSBNFMK 4LS 42-BTYRE FRYERSUP19727MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3/NRCMRSRNFMK 5LS 43-B(VW) DRAGON WHEELSSUP19716MRT3MRSRNFMK 5LS 44-BFord BOSS MUSTANGSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19715MRT3/NRCMRSRNFMK 5SUP19715MRT3/CNNMRSRNFMK 5LS 45-AFORD (F3L) GROUP 6Sup19725MRT3MRSFMK 4LS 46-BSTRETCHA FETCHA AmbulanceSUP19717MRT3FCSRNFMK 4SUP19717MRT3FCSFMK 4SUP19717MRT3/NRCFCSFMK 4NRC centralSUP19717MRT3/CNNFCSFMK 4LS 47-BBEACH HOPPERROL19726MIR2/B3MRS/SAFBNFMK 4LS 48-ADodge DUMPER TRUCKSUP19727MRT3HFSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3HFSFMK 5LS 48-BPI-EYED PIPERSup19727MRT3MRSBNFMK 6LS 49-BCHOP SUEY CHOPPERCHO19727MRT3WRTBNFMK 5LS 50-BARTICULATED TRUCKSup19727MIR2/B3HFSBNFMK 4Sup19727MIR2/B3/NRCHFSBNFMK 4Sup19727MIR2/B3/CNNHFSBNFMK 4Sup19787MMR3/2HFSBNFMK 4LS 51-BCITROEN S.M.SUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 5SUP19715MRT3MRSXMK 5LS 52-ADODGE CHARGER MK IIISup19725MRT3MRSFMK 4LS 53-BTANZARASUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 4SUP19715MRT3MRSXMK 4LS 56-BHI-TAILERSup19735MIR2/W4MRSBNFMK 5Sup19735MIR2/W4/CNGMRSBNFMK 5Sup19735MIR2/W4/CNNMRSBNFMK 5LS 57-CFord WILD LIFE TRUCKROL19726MIR2/B3HCS/SAFBNFMK 4LS 58-BWOOSH-N-PUSHSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 5SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 5SUP19715MRT3MRSXMK 5LS 60-BLOTUS SUPER SEVENSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 4LS 61-ABLUE SHARKSUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK ISUP19715MRT3MRSFMK ISUP19715MRT3/NRCMRSFMK ISUP19715MRT3/CNNMRSFMK ILS 62-CRENAULT 17 TLSup19735MIR2/B4MRSBNFMK 5Sup19735MIR2/B4/CNNMRSBNFMK 5Sup19785MMR3/2MRSBNFMK 5LS 63-BFREEWAY GAS TANKERSup19727MIR2/B3HFSBNFMK 5Sup19727MIR2/B3/NRCHFSBNFMK 5Sup19727MIR2/B3HFSFMK 5Sup19727MIR2/B3HFSFMK 5no num on one sideSup19727MIR2/B3/CNNHFSFMK 5Sup19787MMR3/2HFSFMK 5LS 65-ASAAB SONETT IIISup19725MIR2/B3MRSBNFMK 3Sup19725MIR2/B3/NRCMRSBNFMK 3LS 66-BMAZDA RX 500SUP19715MRT3MRSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT3MRSFMK 4LS 67-BFord Capri HOT ROCKERROL19726MIR2/B3MRS/SAFBNFMK 4LS 68-APORSCHE 910Sup19725MRT3MRSFMK 5LS 69-BTURBO FURYROL19725MIR2/W3MRS/SAFBNFMK 4LS 71-BJUMBO JET CHOPPERCHO19727MRT3WRTBNFMK 4LS 72-BSRN 6 HOVERCRAFTSUP19715MRT34HSRNFMK 4SUP19715MRT34HSFMK 4SUP19715MRT3/NRC4HSFMK 4SUP19715MRT3/CNG4HSFMK 4CNG leftSUP19715MRT3/CNN4HSFMK 4LS 73-BWEASEL Armoured CarROL19737MIR2/W3HCS/SAFBNFMK 4LS 74-BTOE JOE Wreck TruckSUP19727MRT3HFSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3/NRCHFSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3/CNNHFSRNFMK 5SUP19727MRT3HFSXMK 5Note:1LS 17-B THE LONDONER Daimler Bus: 1972 version shows "Berger Paints" label, others show "Carnaby Street" label.13J Type BoxesJ type boxes were issued from 1975 to 1976, for all new models that came out during that period, as well as for all recoloured Streaker models and for all Rola-matic and a few other models issued previously in I type boxes.These were the first single-colour boxes, breaking away from the yellow and blue schemes that had been used before. They are distinguished from later types of single-colour boxes by the following features:-no model pictures on the sides-picture background on box fronts made up of lines giving the impression of speed, model usually shown racing towards the viewer-very wide, fat white model number on the box fronts to the left of the model picture, in the middle between top and bottom-"NEW" lettering (if present) with thin, low black letters above the model number (letters much smaller than number)-model name in thin, small white letters below the model number-additional lettering (model class) below the model nameSome J type boxes survived until the very end of picture boxes in late 1982, so many changes that occurred during the late seventies meeting legal requirements in various European countries did apply to them.This usually means some texts in small print being added to the box design. Consequently these texts constitute the main variables that make up the following nine box types:a. Type MIR2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REG'D TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDtext on sides:? 197x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN ENGLANDno rectangle on sidesb. Type MIR2/NRC:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR2,additional text top right:Not recommended for children under 3.text on sides same as MIR2, no rectangle on sidesc. Type MIR2/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MIR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.text on sides same as MIR2, no rectangle on sidesd. Type MIR2/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MIR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIStext on sides same as MIR2, no rectangle on sidese. Type MMR3/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" (MARCA REGISTRADA) REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.f. Type MMR3/4A:bottom text on both fronts same as MMR3/2rectangle on one side, four line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.one line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.g. Type MIR3/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.h. Type MIR3/4A:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/2rectangle on one side, four line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.one line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.i. Type MIR3/5A:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/2rectangle on one side, five line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.All types can be subdivided further by the presence or absence of the "NEW" lettering immediately above the model number on the box fronts:N"NEW" above numberXno "NEW" above numberOther variable features are constant for any particular model:Additional lettering on the fronts below the number and model name denotes the class of the model contained in the box:SUP"Superfast"ROL"Rola-matics"STR"Streakers"Model names on the end flaps are usually white, just most Streaker boxes have black model names on the end flaps.The year given on the sides can be 1974 or 1975, however MMR3 and MIR3 boxes have the year 1978 printed below the rectangle on one side (which means that these boxes have two different years printed on them). The final box for LS 35-B FANDANGO has the year 1980 printed below the rectangle, and no year printed on the other side.Box dimensions (sizes) are the same as with previous types, however the intermediate size type 6 does not exist with J type boxes.The end flap closers (EFC) of J type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering:The lettering "SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT" is present on all J type boxes, and always on the same side.The "MARK" lettering is always printed on the same side as the above lettering and appears on J type boxes as "MARK 4" (MK 4), "MARK 5" (MK 5) or "MARK 6" (MK 6).The model number is printed to the left of the "MARK" lettering. Notably the box for LS 02-C Rescue HOVERCRAFT is the only one on which the model number is missing on the EFC. On a few late boxes both the model number and "MARK" lettering are omitted (denoted by "X" in the EFC column of the subsequent list).The other side EFCs feature the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo and a further small number. All of this lettering is in black.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). On earlier boxes this lettering is combined with a green cross in a blue circle, which is omitted on later boxes; this change occurred in 1980 approximately, in most cases during the era of box type MMR3/2. In the IEF column of the subsequent list, the presence of the circled cross is denoted by "+", its absence is denoted by "X".JModel nameClassYearSizeBottomNXEFCIEFNotesLS 01-CDODGE CHALLENGERSUP19755MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMMR3/4AXMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6X1, 3LS 02-CRescue HOVERCRAFTSUP19755MIR2NMK 6+no no. on EFCMIR2/CNGNMK 6+no no. on EFCMIR2/CNNNMK 6+no no. on EFCMMR3/2XMK 6+no no. on EFCMMR3/2XMK 6Xno no. on EFCLS 04-CPONTIAC FIREBIRDSUP19755MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+3LS 05-BSEAFIRE BoatSUP19745MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+MIR2/CNGNMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+LS 07-BHAIRY HUSTLERSTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+LS 08-CDE TOMASO PANTERASUP19745MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XLS 10-BFord MUSTANG PISTON POPPERROL19755MIR2XMK 6+MIR2/CNNXMK 6+LS 14-BMINI-HA-HASUP19757MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+MIR2/CNGNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XMIR3/5AXX1LS 16-ABADGER Radar TruckROL19747MIR2NMK 4+MIR2/NRCNMK 4+MIR2/CNNNMK 4+MMR3/2NMK 4+LS 20-BRange Rover POLICE PATROLROL19747MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNGNMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NXMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMIR3/5AXMK 5X2LS 22-CBLAZE BUSTER Fire EngineSUP19747MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+LS 23-BATLAS Dump TruckSUP19747MIR2NMK 4+MIR2/NRCNMK 4+LS 27-BLAMBORGHINI COUNTACHSTR19745MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+MIR2/CNGNMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XLS 28-BSTOAT Scout CarROL19747MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+LS 29-CMuir Hill TRACTOR SHOVELSUP19757MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6X2LS 33-BDATSUN 126 XSTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+LS 34-BFord Mustang VANTASTICSUP19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+MIR2/CNGNMK 5+LS 35-BFANDANGOROL19755MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNGNMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XROL19805MMR3/2NMK 6X1, 3LS 36-CFORMULA 5000SUP19747MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNGNMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5+4LS 37-CSKIP TRUCKSUP19757MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNGNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/2NXX1LS 39-ACLIPPERROL19745MIR2NMK 4+MIR2/NRCNMK 4+MIR2/CNGNMK 4+MIR2/CNNNMK 4+LS 40-AVAUXHALL GUILDSMANSTR19745MIR2NMK 4+MIR2/NRCNMK 4+LS 41-BSIVA (S 350) SPYDERSTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+LS 43-B(VW) DRAGON WHEELSSUP19757MIR2XMK 6+MIR2/CNNXMK 6+LS 45-BBMW 3.0 CSLSUP19755MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NXMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMIR3/2XMK 5X1LS 47-BBEACH HOPPERROL19757MIR2XMK 5+MIR2/NRCXMK 5+MIR2/CNNXMK 5+LS 51-BCITROEN S.M.STR19745MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/NRCNMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+LS 53-BTANZARASTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+LS 55-CHELLRAISERSUP19755MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNGNMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+LS 57-CFord WILD LIFE TRUCKROL19757MIR2XMK 5+MIR2/CNNXMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMMR3/4AXMK 5XMIR3/4AXMK 5X5MIR3/8XXX1LS 59-CPLANET SCOUTSUP19747MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+LS 60-BLOTUS SUPER SEVENSTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+LS 64-CFIRE CHIEF CarSUP19755MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+LS 66-BMAZDA RX 500STR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+LS 67-BFord Capri HOT ROCKERROL19757MIR2XMK 5+MIR2/NRCXMK 5+MIR2/CNNXMK 5+LS 68-BCOSMOBILESUP19757MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+LS 69-BTURBO FURYROL19755MIR2XMK 5+MIR2/NRCXMK 5+MIR2/CNGXMK 5+LS 70-BDODGE Charger DRAGSTERSUP19745MIR2XMK 5+LS 73-BWEASEL Armoured CarROL19747MIR2NMK 6+MIR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+LS 75-BALFA CARABOSTR19745MIR2NMK 5+MIR2/NRCNMK 5+Notes:1These boxes were used until 1982 (then replaced by L type boxes for new models).2These boxes were used until the very end of picture boxes in late 1982.3LS 35-B FANDANGO: MMR3/2 with additional French and Italian text on side opposite to rectangle.4LS 01-C DODGE CHALLENGER, LS 04-C PONTIAC FIREBIRD, LS 36-C FORMULA 5000: similar boxes (without numbers) also used in Brazil.5LS 57-C Ford WILD LIFE TRUCK: MIR3/4A with additional Italian text below rectangle on side.14K Type BoxesK type boxes were issued in 1976 and 1977 for a few new models that came out during that period. Many survived until 1982.The K box design is an intermediate between the preceding J and the subsequent L types. It can be distinguished from those by the following features:-no model pictures on the sides-no picture background other than lines on box fronts-fat white model number on the box fronts bottom left, immediately above the model name-"NEW" lettering (if present) with fat white letters above the model number (same size as number, leaving a gap)-model name in thin, small white letters below the model number-additional lettering (model class) only on end flapsThe main variables are once again texts in small print at the bottom of the box fronts and inside a rectangle on one side, which was introduced in late 1978. These variables constitute the following ten box types:a. Type MMR1:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX", "MARCA REGISTRADA" REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDtext on sides:? 197x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN ENGLANDno rectangle on sidesb. Type MMR1/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MMR1,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.text on sides same as MMR1, no rectangle on sidesc. Type MMR1/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MMR1,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIStext on sides same as MMR1, no rectangle on sidesd. Type MMR2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX", "MARCA REGISTRADA" REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON E.9 5PA ENGLANDtext on sides:? 197x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN ENGLANDno rectangle on sidese. Type MMR2/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MMR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.text on sides same as MMR2, no rectangle on sidesf. Type MMR2/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MMR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIStext on sides same as MMR2, no rectangle on sidesg. Type MMR3/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" (MARCA REGISTRADA) REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.h. Type MMR3/4A:bottom text on both fronts same as MMR3/2rectangle on one side, four line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.one line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.i. Type MIR3/5A:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, five line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.j. Type MIR3/8:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/5Arectangle on one side, eight line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT DES PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.AVVERTIMENTO: CONTIENE PICCOLI PEZZI. NON ADATTOAD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36 MESI.CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.All types can be subdivided further by the presence or absence of the "NEW" lettering above the model number on the box fronts:N"NEW" above numberXno "NEW" above numberOther variable features are constant for any particular model:Additional lettering on the end flaps denotes the class of the model contained in the box:AbbreviationTextModelsSUP"Superfast"-ROL"Rola-matics"LS 70-CNONno additional letteringLS 75-CModel names on the end flaps are generally white.The year given on the sides is always 1976, the only exception being the special Silver Jubilee box for LS 17-B THE LONDONER Daimler Bus, which has 1977. As with J type boxes, MMR3 and MIR3 boxes have the year 1978 printed below the rectangle on one side.Box dimensions (sizes) are mostly of type 7, only in some cases the narrow type 5.The end flap closers (EFC) of K type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering:The lettering "SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT" is present on all K type boxes, and always on the same side.The "MARK" lettering is always printed on the same side as the above lettering and appears on K type boxes as "MARK 5" (MK 5), "MARK 6" (MK 6) or "MARK 7" (MK 7).The model number is printed to the left of the "MARK" lettering. On a few late boxes both the model number and "MARK" lettering are omitted (denoted by "X" in the EFC column of the subsequent list).The other side EFCs feature the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo and a further small number. All of this lettering is in black.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). On earlier boxes this lettering is combined with a green cross in a blue circle, which is omitted on later boxes; this change occurred in 1980 approximately, in most cases during the era of box type MMR3/2. In the IEF column of the subsequent list, the presence of the circled cross is denoted by "+", its absence is denoted by "X".KModel nameClassYearSizeBottomNXEFCIEFNotesLS 07-CVW GOLFSUP19767MMR1NMK 6+MMR1/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMMR3/4AXMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6XLS 11-CBedford CAR TRANSPORTERSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMMR3/4AXMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6X1LS 17-BTHE LONDONER Daimler BusSUP19775MMR2XMK 7+2LS 19-CCEMENT TRUCKSUP19767MMR1NMK 7+MMR1/CNGNMK 7+MMR1/CNNNMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/8XXXLS 22-CBLAZE BUSTER Fire EngineSUP19767MMR2XMK 7+MMR2/CNGXMK 7+MMR2/CNNXMK 7+MMR3/2XMK 7+MMR3/2XMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XMIR3/5AXXX1LS 23-BATLAS Dump TruckSUP19767MMR2XMK 5+MMR2XMK 5+3MMR2/CNGXMK 5+MMR2/CNNXMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMIR3/5AXMK 5XMIR3/5AXXX1LS 26-CSITE DUMPERSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/2NXXLS 30-CSWAMP RATSUP19767MMR1NMK 6+LS 33-CHONDA 750 Police MotorcycleSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/4AXMK 6+MMR3/4AXMK 6XMIR3/8XXX1LS 38-CJEEPSUP19767MMR1NMK 5+LS 42-CMERCEDES CONTAINER TRUCKSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+LS 48-CSAMBRON JACKLIFTSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/8XXX1LS 49-CCRANE TRUCKSUP19767MMR1NMK 6+MMR1/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/8XXX1LS 52-BPOLICE LAUNCHSUP19767MMR1NMK 5+MMR1/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XLS 54-CPERSONNEL CARRIERSUP19767MMR2NMK 5+LS 58-CFAUN DUMP TRUCKSUP19767MMR1NMK 6+MMR1/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXXX1, 4LS 65-BAIRPORT COACHSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNGNMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/5AXXX1LS 70-CS.P. GUNROL19767MMR2NMK 6+5LS 71-CDodge CATTLE TRUCKSUP19767MMR1NMK 5+MMR1/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMMR3/4AXMK 5XMIR3/8XMK 5XMIR3/8XXX1LS 75-CSEASPRITE HelicopterNON19765MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XNotes:1These boxes were used until the very end of picture boxes in late 1982.2LS 17-B THE LONDONER Daimler Bus: special Silver Jubilee issue, side text is "PRINTED AND MADE IN ENGLAND" instead of "MADE IN ENGLAND" (no number printed on box fronts and end flaps - only on EFC).3LS 23-B ATLAS Dump Truck: blue four line CNN sticker on one end flap.4LS 58-C FAUN DUMP TRUCK: similar box (without number) also used in Brazil. Another similar Brazilian box depicts a model similar to LS 41-B SIVA (S 350) SPYDER.5LS 70-C S.P. GUN: additional lettering "ROLA-MATICS" on front (top right).15L Type BoxesL type boxes were issued from 1977 until 1982 for all new models that came out during that period as well as for some older models which had been issued in I, J or K type boxes before and were still available in the range.The L box design was the very last generally available type of picture box made individually for each model. It can be distinguished from its predecessors by the following features:-coloured model picture on at least one side-individual picture background on box fronts-fat model number on the box fronts bottom left, immediately above the model name-"NEW" lettering (if present) with fat letters immediately above the model number (same size as number, no gap)-model name in thin, small letters below the model number-additional lettering (model class) only on end flapsThe main variables are once again texts in small print at the bottom of the box fronts and inside a rectangle on one side, which was introduced in late 1978. These variables constitute the following thirteen box types:a. Type MMR2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX", "MARCA REGISTRADA" REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON E.9 5PA ENGLANDtext on sides (below model picture):? 197x LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. MADE IN ENGLANDno rectangle on sidesb. Type MMR2/CNG:bottom text on one front same as MMR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.text on sides same as MMR2, no rectangle on sidesc. Type MMR2/CNN:bottom text on one front same as MMR2,bottom text on other front replaced by:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIStext on sides same as MMR2, no rectangle on sidesd. Type MMR3/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" (MARCA REGISTRADA) REGISTERED TRADE MARKOF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.e. Type MMR3/4A:bottom text on both fronts same as MMR3/2rectangle on one side, four line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.one line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.f. Type MMR3/4B:bottom text on both fronts same as MMR3/2rectangle on one side, four line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISINNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EJ L?MPLIGT F?RBARN UNDER 3 ?R.one line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.g. Type MMR3/5B:bottom text on both fronts same as MMR3/2rectangle on one side, five line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS A UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISNON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ET? MINORE AI 36 MESIGEEIGNET F?R KINDER AD DERI JAPHENINNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EI L?MPLIGT FOR BARN UNDER 3 ?R(this type issued in Australia only)h. Type MIR3/5A:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO. LTD. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, five line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.i. Type MIR3/8:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/5Arectangle on one side, eight line text inside top of rectangle:CAUTION: CONTAINS SMALL PARTS.NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.ATTENTION! CONTIENT DES PETITES PIECES.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.AVVERTIMENTO: CONTIENE PICCOLI PEZZI. NON ADATTOAD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36 MESI.CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.j. Type MIR3/1:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/5Arectangle on one side, one line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS(this type issued in USA only)k. Type MIR3/6:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/5Arectangle on one side, six line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHS.NE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOIS.CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.NON ADATTO AD UN BAMBINO DI ETA MINORE AL 36MESI. CONFORME PRESCRIZIONE DM 31.7.79.INNEH?LLER SM?DELAR EJ L?MPLIGT F?R BARN UNDER 3 ?R.l. Type MIR3/2:bottom text on both fronts same as MIR3/5Arectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.m. Type MIR4/2:bottom text on both fronts:"MATCHBOX" IS THE REGISTERED TRADE MARK (MARCA REGISTRADA)OF LESNEY PRODUCTS P.L.C. LONDON ENGLANDrectangle on one side, two line text inside top of rectangle:NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 36 MONTHSNE CONVIENT PAS ? UN ENFANT DE MOINS DE 36 MOISone line text inside bottom of rectangle:CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES GARANTIE PAR LESNEY S.A.All types can be subdivided further by the presence or absence of the "NEW" lettering above the model number on the box fronts:N"NEW" above numberXno "NEW" above numberBoxes issued in 1982 generally have no "NEW" lettering anymore, even though the respective models were in fact mostly new ones.Other variable features are constant for any particular model:Additional lettering on the end flaps denotes the class of the model contained in the box:AbbreviationTextModelsSUP"Superfast"-ROL"Rola-matics"LS 70-CNONno additional lettering-On boxes issued from 1980 onward, the "Superfast" lettering was generally not included on the end flaps anymore.Model names on the end flaps are white or black, without any particular reason or scheme.Years given on the sides range from 1976 to 1981, which means that even the last boxes issued in late 1982 still have 1981 printed on them.Box dimensions (sizes) are mostly of type 7, only in some cases the narrow type 5. All boxes issued in 1982 are of the wide type 7, even though some of the models contained would fit into narrower boxes as well.The end flap closers (EFC) of L type boxes feature several different kinds of lettering:The lettering "SPECIFICATION AND COLOUR OF CONTENTS SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT" is present on all L type boxes, and always on the same side.The "MARK" lettering is always printed on the same side as the above lettering and appears on L type boxes as "MARK" (MK), "MARK I" (MK I), "MARK 1" (MK 1), "MARK 2" (MK 2), "MARK 5" (MK 5), "MARK 6" (MK 6) or "MARK 7" (MK 7).The model number is printed to the left of the "MARK" lettering. On later boxes both the model number and "MARK" lettering are omitted (denoted by "X" in the EFC column of the subsequent list).The other side EFCs feature the Bowater-Scott bow & arrow logo and a further small number (absent on Hong Kong made boxes). All of this lettering is in black.On the four inner end flaps (IEF), there is the lettering "Model and package lead-free" in four languages (English, French, German and Spanish). On earlier boxes this lettering is combined with a green cross in a blue circle, which is omitted on later boxes; this change occurred in 1980 approximately, in most cases during the era of box type MMR3/2. In the IEF column of the subsequent list, the presence of the circled cross is denoted by "+", its absence is denoted by "X".In the subsequent list, an asterisk (*) denotes the existence of recognizable shade variations.LModel nameClassYearSizeBottomNXEFCIEFNotesLS 01-DDODGE CHALLENGERNON19817MIR3/2XXXLS 02-DS 2 Buccaneer JETNON19807MIR3/8NMKXMIR3/8NXXLS 03-CPORSCHE (930) TURBOSUP19785MMR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XMIR3/5AXMK 5XMIR3/5AXXXLS 04-D'57 CHEVYNON19797MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XMIR3/5AXXX*LS 05-CU.S. MAIL TRUCK JeepNON19797MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/8XXXLS 05-D4 X 4 JEEP with Roll-barNON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 06-BMERCEDES 350 SLNON19797MMR3/2NMK 5+closed topMMR3/2NMK 5Xclosed topMIR3/5AXMK 5Xclosed topNON19817MIR3/2XXXopen topLS 07-CVW GOLFNON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 08-CDE TOMASO PANTERANON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 08-DROVER 3500NON19807MIR3/8NXXLS 09-CFORD ESCORT RS 2000SUP19775MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XLS 09-DFIAT (131) ABARTHNON19817MIR3/2XXXno.74, *LS 10-CPLYMOUTH GRAN FURY with Roof LightSUP19785MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XMIR3/5AXXXLS 12-DCITROEN CX BreakNON19795MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/2NXXLS 12-EPONTIAC FIREBIRD SENON19817MIR3/6XMKXno.51LS 13-C(GMC) SNORKEL FIRE ENGINESUP19777MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NXMK 6+MIR3/8XMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 13-DFord 4 X 4 OPEN BACK TRUCKNON19817MIR3/2XXXno.63LS 14-CMonteverdi RALLYE ROYALENON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 14-DLeyland ARTICULATED TANKERNON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 15-BLansing Bagnall FORK LIFT TRUCKSUP19787MMR3/2XMK 2+MMR3/2XMK 2X*LS 15-C(VW) HI HO SILVERNON19817MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 16-BPONTIAC FirebirdNON19807MIR3/8NMK 5XMIR3/8NXXLS 17-BTHE LONDONER Daimler BusNON19795MMR3/2XMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XMIR3/5AXMK 5XMIR3/5AXXX1LS 18-BHONDARORA MotorcycleNON19785MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 19-DPETERBILT Cement TruckNON19817MIR4/2XMKXLS 21-CRENAULT 5 TLSUP19785MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5ANXXLS 23-CFord Mustang GT 350NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 23-DAUDI QUATTRONON19817MIR3/6XMKXno.25MIR3/6XXXno.25LS 24-CDiesel SHUNTERNON19777MMR2NMK 5+MMR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XLS 24-DDATSUN 280 ZXNON19805MMR3/5BNMK IXAustralian no.78NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 25-CFLAT CAR with ContainerNON19777MMR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/4ANMK 5+MMR3/4ANMK 5XLS 25-DToyota CELICA GTNON19805MMR3/5BNMK IXAustralian no.77NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 26-DCOSMIC BLUESNON19817MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 26-EVOLVO Cable TruckNON19817MIR3/6XMKXMIR3/6XXXLS 27-CSWING WING (F 14) Tomcat JetNON19807MIR3/8NMKXMIR3/8NXXLS 28-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL MK VSUP19785MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XLS 28-DFORMULA 5000NON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 30-CSWAMP RATSUP19777MMR2NMK 7+MMR2/CNNNMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XLS 30-DLeyland ARTICULATED TRUCKNON19807MIR3/8NMK 1XMIR3/8NXXLS 31-CCARAVANSUP19777MMR2NMK 5+MMR2NMK 5+2MMR2/CNGNMK 5+3MMR2/CNNNMK 5+3MMR3/2NXMK 5+3MMR3/2XMK 5X3MIR3/5AXXX2LS 31-DMAZDA RX 7NON19805MMR3/5BNMK IXAustralian no.76NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 32-CFIELD GUNNON19777MMR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XMMR3/4ANMK 5XLS 32-DATLAS EXCAVATORNON19807MIR3/8NMK 2X*MIR3/8NXXLS 34-BFord Mustang VANTASTICSUP19775MMR2/CNNXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XLS 34-CCHEVY PRO STOCKERNON19807MIR3/?NXno.88 (pre-pro)MIR3/8NMK 7Xno.34LS 35-DVOLVO Zoo TruckNON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 36-DREFUSE TRUCKNON19797MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/2NXXLS 37-DMaserati SUN BURNERNON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 37-ETalbot MATRA RANCHONON19817MIR3/6XMKXMIR3/6XXXLS 38-CJEEPSUP19777MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+LS 38-DFord CAMPERNON19797MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/5ANMK 7XLS 38-EMODEL A FORD VanNON19817MIR3/2XXXLS 39-BROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW IISUP19785MMR3/2NMK 5+4MMR3/2NMK 5X4MMR3/2NXX4LS 40-BBedford HORSE-BOXSUP19777MMR2NMK 5+MMR2/CNNNMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XMMR3/4ANMK 5XMIR3/8XMK 5XMIR3/8XXXLS 41-CChevrolet AMBULANCESUP19777MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XMIR3/5AXXXLS 42-CMERCEDES CONTAINER TRUCKSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/4ANMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 42-D1957 Ford THUNDERBIRDNON19817MIR3/6XXXLS 43-C0-4-0 STEAM LOCONON19787MMR2/CNNNMK 7+MMR3/2NXMK 7+MMR3/2XMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XMIR3/5AXXXLS 44-CRailway PASSENGER COACHNON19787MMR2/CNNNMK+MMR3/2NMK+*MMR3/2NMKXMIR3/5AXMKXLS 45-CKENWORTH Cabover AerodyneNON19817MIR3/6XMKXLS 46-CFORD TRACTORNON19777MMR2/CNNNMK 2+MMR3/2NMK 2+MMR3/2NMK 2XMMR3/4ANMK 2XMMR3/4ANXXLS 46-D(VW) HOT CHOCOLATENON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 47-CPANNIER TANK LOCONON19787MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XLS 47-DSS 100 JAGUARNON19817MIR3/6XMKXMIR3/6XXXLS 48-DRED RIDERNON19817MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 50-BARTICULATED TRUCKSUP19787MMR3/2XMK 5+MMR3/2XMK 5XLS 50-DHARLEY DAVIDSON SportsterNON19807MIR3/8NMK 1XMIR3/8NXXLS 51-CCOMBINE HARVESTERNON19777MMR2/CNGNMK 7+MMR2/CNNNMK 7+MMR3/2NXMK 7+MMR3/2XMK 7XMIR3/5AXXXLS 51-DMIDNIGHT MAGICNON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 52-CB.M.W. M.1.NON19807MIR3/8NXXLS 53-CJEEP CJ 6SUP19777MMR2/CNGNMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XLS 53-DFord FLARESIDE PICK-UPNON19817MIR3/2XXXLS 54-CPERSONNEL CARRIERSUP19777MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XLS 54-DMOBILE HOMENON19797MMR3/4BNMK 7X*MIR3/8NMK 7XLS 54-ENASA TRACKING VEHICLENON19817MIR3/2XMKXMIR3/2XXXLS 55-DFORD CORTINA Mk IVSUP19785MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XLS 56-CMERCEDES 450 SELSUP19785MMR3/2NXMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XLS 56-DMERCEDES 450 SEL TaxiNON19807MIR3/8NMK 6XMIR3/8NXXLS 57-ECARMICHAEL COMMANDONON19817MIR3/2XXXLS 59-DPORSCHE 928NON19797MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6X*MIR3/5ANXXLS 60-CHOLDEN PICK-UPSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+5MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6+*MMR3/2XMK 6XMMR3/4AXMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 61-BFord WRECK TRUCKSUP19787MMR2/CNNNMK 2+MMR3/2NMK 2+MMR3/2NMK 2XMIR3/5AXXXLS 61-CPETERBILT Wreck TruckNON19817MIR4/2XMKXLS 62-DCHEVROLET CORVETTESUP19785MMR3/2NMK 6+*MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXXXLS 63-BFREEWAY GAS TANKERSUP19787MMR3/2XMK 6+MMR3/2XMK 6XMIR3/5AXXXLS 63-DDODGE CHALLENGERNON19805MMR3/5BNMK IXAustralian no.79NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 64-DCATERPILLAR D 9 TRACTORNON19797MMR3/2NMK 6+"BULLDOZER"MMR3/2NMK 6X"BULLDOZER"MMR3/2NMK 6X"D-9 TRACTOR"MMR3/2NXX"D-9 TRACTOR"LS 66-BMAZDA RX 500NON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 66-CFORD TRANSITSUP19767MMR2NMK 6+MMR2/CNGNMK 6+MMR2/CNNNMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMMR3/4ANMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 66-DKENWORTH Super BossNON19817MIR4/2XMKXLS 67-CDATSUN 260 Z 2 + 2SUP19775MMR2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5ANXXLS 68-CCHEVY VANSUP19787MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XMIR3/5AXXXLS 69-CARMORED TRUCKSUP19787MMR3/2NMK 6+6MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/5AXMK 6XLS 70-CS.P. GUNROL19767MMR2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/4ANMK 7+MMR3/4ANMK 7XLS 70-DFERRARI 308 GTBNON19807MIR3/8NMK 2XMIR3/8NXXLS 72-CBOMAG ROAD ROLLERNON19787MMR3/2NMK 5+MMR3/2NMK 5XLS 72-DFord Capri MAXI TAXINON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 72-EDODGE COMMANDO Box VanNON19817MIR3/2XXMIR3/6XXXLS 73-CMODEL A FORD CoupéNON19797MMR3/2NMK 7+MMR3/2NMK 7XMIR3/5AXMK 7XMIR3/5AXXXLS 74-CMercury COUGAR VILLAGERSUP19785MMR3/2NMK 6+MMR3/2NMK 6XMIR3/8XMK 6XMIR3/8XXXLS 74-DDodge Charger ORANGE PEELNON19815MIR3/1NMKXUS issueLS 75-DHELICOPTERNON19817MIR3/6XMKXMIR3/6XXXNotes:1LS 17-B THE LONDONER Daimler Bus: MIR3/5A box also used for LS 17-C LONDON BUS Leyland Titan issued in 1982.2LS 31-C CARAVAN: yellow four line CNN sticker on one end flap.3LS 31-C CARAVAN: MMR2, MMR3 & MIR3 three-line bottom text, CNN split between left side bottom, right side top (two lines each).4LS 39-B ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW II: licence text included in rectangle on side.5LS 60-C HOLDEN PICK-UP: three-line bottom text; MMR3/4A with zip code "E.9 5PA" included.6LS 69-C ARMORED TRUCK: exists without "CONFORMIT? AUX NORMES ..." text in rectangle on side.16Japanese BoxesThe following types of Matchbox picture boxes - all featuring Japanese lettering - were made especially for the Japanese market from 1977 to 1979, in connection with re-releases of some older Matchbox models which had already been replaced in the worldwide range, and with some models actually made for Matchbox in Japan:Type Ablack box with red and grey stripesType B1white front, red side, number with "J-" prefixType B2white front, red side, number without "J-" prefixType Csingle-coloured box (similar to worldwide L type)In the following list, all known boxes issued especially for the Japanese market are listed with the Japanese model numbers printed on them. Other models which were re-released in Japan had the same numbers and box designs as had been used worldwide before.JapModel nameAB1B2CSizeNotesLS 05-ALOTUS EUROPAJ-25also I box (no.18)LS 07-CVW GOLFJ-107ADAC versionLS 14-AISO GRIFOJ-35also H box (no.14)LS 15-AVOLKSWAGEN 1500 SALOONJ-65also H box (no.30)LS 24-AROLLS ROYCE SILVER SHADOWJ-45LS 24-DDATSUN 280 ZX55pink C boxLS 25-DToyota CELICA GTJ-21475LS 27-AMERCEDES 230 SLJ-9315LS 27-BLAMBORGHINI COUNTACHJ-145Streaker versionLS 31-DMAZDA RX 725orange C boxLS 32-BMASERATI BORAJ-125LS 33-ALAMBORGHINI MIURAJ-1385brown C box, red sideLS 41-AFORD G.T.J-5255LS 45-BBMW 3.0 CSLJ-115Polizei versionLS 52-ADODGE CHARGER MK IIIJ-8J-85LS 63-DDODGE CHALLENGERJ-22705LS 66-BMAZDA RX 500J-195Streaker versionLS 75-BALFA CARABOJ-7755Streaker versionLS 24-D, LS 25-D, LS 31-D and LS 63-D were made in Japan and are catalogued under the numbers and names which were later allocated to them when they were made in Hong Kong for the US market (and issued there in L type boxes).17German Picture Window BoxesIn 1979, the whole Miniatures range was issued in Germany only in special yellow window boxes with red borders, each of which was attached to a card showing colour photographs of the individual model contained.These boxes were actually printed in Germany. They were used until 1982 approximately, but the boxes for new models issued from 1981 onward did not have cards with individual pictures anymore; instead a generic design depicting a road scene was used. Usually the number of the model contained was then stamped onto the card. By and by this generic design replaced all the individual styles.For the following models individual picture window boxes are known to exist:GerModel name#Model nameLS 01-CDODGE CHALLENGERLS 38-CJEEPLS 02-CRescue HOVERCRAFTLS 38-DFord CAMPERLS 02-DS 2 Buccaneer JETLS 39-BROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SHADOW IILS 03-CPORSCHE (930) TURBOLS 40-BBedford HORSE BOXLS 04-D'57 CHEVYLS 41-CChevrolet AMBULANCELS 05-CU.S. MAIL TRUCK JeepLS 42-CMERCEDES CONTAINER TRUCKLS 06-BMERCEDES 350 SLLS 43-C0-4-0 STEAM LOCOLS 07-CVW GOLFLS 44-CRailway PASSENGER COACHLS 08-CDE TOMASO PANTERALS 45-BBMW 3.0 CSLLS 09-CFORD ESCORT RS 2000LS 46-CFORD TRACTORLS 10-CPLYMOUTH GRAN FURY with Roof LightLS 47-CPANNIER TANK LOCOLS 11-CBedford CAR TRANSPORTERLS 48-CSAMBRON JACKLIFTLS 12-DCITROEN CX BreakLS 49-CCRANE TRUCKLS 13-C(GMC) SNORKEL FIRE ENGINELS 50-BARTICULATED TRUCKLS 14-BMINI-HA-HALS 50-DHARLEY DAVIDSON SportsterLS 15-BLansing Bagnall FORK LIFT TRUCKLS 51-CCOMBINE HARVESTERLS 16-ABADGER Radar TruckLS 52-BPOLICE LAUNCHLS 16-BPONTIAC FirebirdLS 53-CJEEP CJ 6LS 17-BTHE LONDONER Daimler BusLS 54-CPERSONNEL CARRIERLS 18-BHONDARORA MotorcycleLS 54-DMOBILE HOMELS 19-CCEMENT TRUCKLS 55-DFORD CORTINA Mk IVLS 20-BRange Rover POLICE PATROLLS 56-CMERCEDES 450 SELLS 21-CRENAULT 5 TLLS 57-CFord WILD LIFE TRUCKLS 22-CBLAZE BUSTER Fire EngineLS 58-CFAUN DUMP TRUCKLS 23-BATLAS Dump TruckLS 59-DPORSCHE 928LS 24-CDiesel SHUNTERLS 60-CHOLDEN PICK-UPLS 25-CFLAT CAR with ContainerLS 61-BFord WRECK TRUCKLS 26-CSITE DUMPERLS 62-DCHEVROLET CORVETTELS 27-BLAMBORGHINI COUNTACHLS 63-BFREEWAY GAS TANKERLS 27-CSWING WING (F 14) Tomcat JetLS 64-DCATERPILLAR D 9 TRACTORLS 28-CLINCOLN CONTINENTAL MK VLS 65-BAIRPORT COACHLS 29-CMuir Hill TRACTOR SHOVELLS 66-CFORD TRANSITLS 30-CSWAMP RATLS 67-CDATSUN 260 Z 2 + 2LS 30-DLeyland ARTICULATED TRUCKLS 68-CCHEVY VANLS 31-CCARAVANLS 69-CARMORED TRUCKLS 32-CFIELD GUNLS 70-CS.P. GUNLS 33-CHONDA 750 Police MotorcycleLS 70-DFERRARI 308 GTBLS 34-BFord Mustang VANTASTICLS 71-CDodge CATTLE TRUCKLS 34-CCHEVY PRO STOCKERLS 72-CBOMAG ROAD ROLLERLS 35-BFANDANGOLS 73-CMODEL A FORD CoupéLS 36-DREFUSE TRUCKLS 74-CMercury COUGAR VILLAGERLS 37-CSKIP TRUCKLS 75-CSEASPRITE Helicopter ................
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