Lot 359: A Group of Four Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Advertising Vehicles

This lot comprises four boxed vehicle models from the Matchbox Models of Yesteryear series, constructed from metal and plastic components. The collection includes a Y7 1930 MODEL “A” FORD WRECK TRUCK finished in orange and black with ARLOW MOTOR SALES QUALITY CARS LAKEVILLE CONN liveries and a metallic adhesive label for a 1986 CALENDAR OFFER. Also present are two Y-22 1930 MODEL ‘A’ FORD VANS; one featuring WALTERS PALM TOFFEE advertising with a diagonal LIMITED EDITION / LIMITIERTE AUFLAGE / EDITION LIMITEE banner, and another in pale yellow for TOBLERONE and CHOCOLAT TOBLER BERNE. The group is completed by a Y12 1937 G.M.C. VAN in cream and green for BAXTER’S FAMOUS FOR ROYAL GAME SOUP, also displaying a LIMITED EDITION banner. Each model is housed in its original maroon card window display box bearing the printed text MATCHBOX and MODELS OF YESTERYEAR in serif lettering. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the packaging.