Matchbox models - Modellini Matchbox

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In the mid-1960's I owned several Matchbox models of the RW (Regular Wheels) series, plus a few of the first with the Superfast wheels. At the time, they were my favorite toys, and I have many fond memories. As usual for a kid of that age, I strived to extract the minute details by observing the toy cars attentively, and from time to time I still dream of finding the shoe box where I kept my small cars, subsequently lost during adolescence.
In the last few years, I began to buy the same models that I owned. In Europe, the reference provider is from Cars & Boxes. New Old Stock RW items in their original box are out of reach, and I prefer slightly playworn models, some of which I restored with spare parts easily available on ebay.
Mine is not meant as an exhaustive collection, and will grow slowly and discontinuously.
One of the most reliable information sources on the Matchbox models is the Matchbox Forum website.

A metà degli anni '60 possedevo diversi modelli Matchbox della serie RW (Regular Wheels), più alcuni dei primi con le ruote Superfast. All'epoca erano i miei giocattoli preferiti e ho molti bei ricordi. Come al solito per un ragazzino di quell'età, mi sforzavo di estrarre i minimi dettagli osservando attentamente le macchinine, e di tanto in tanto sogno ancora di ritrovare la scatola da scarpe dove le tenevo le mie macchinine, poi perse durante l'adolescenza.
Negli ultimi anni, ho iniziato ad acquistare gli stessi modelli che possedevo. In Europa, il fornitore di riferimento è Cars & Boxes. Gli articoli RW New Old Stock nella loro scatola originale sono fuori portata, e preferisco modelli leggermente usurati, alcuni dei quali ho restaurato con pezzi di ricambio facilmente reperibili su ebay.
La mia non vuole essere una raccolta esaustiva e crescerà lentamente e in modo discontinuo.
Una delle sorgenti d'informazione più affidabili sui modelli Matchbox è il sito Web Matchbox Forum.

In spring 2022, I acquired another lot of 29 models from Cars & Boxes, including another Lomas ambulance that I cannibalized to improve my previous purchase. As far as I can remember, the Lomas Ambulance (a gift by my grandmother Lina in 1964) was the first model car that I ever owned.
In August 2023, on the occasion of my relocation to Castello d'Argile, I purchased a 70 cm x 115 cm x 6 wall-showcase (branded "Alsino"). Originally conceived for H0 and N model trains, it's very robust and well-suited for all the classic 1/75 Matchbox models. Four sliding acrylic glass panes give access to a total of 16 shelves.
In December 2023, another lot of 16 models from Cars & Boxes was acquired, and some components from MK Modelcarparts where ordered, including the roof luggage pack for the Land Rover.
In September 2024, another lot of 23 models from Cars & Boxes was acquired, and more components from MK Modelcarparts where ordered.
In September 2024, four additional models from 1972-1973 were found in a flea market.
In October 2024, five old additional models from 1955-1959 were found in a flea market. Among them, a Meccano Dinky Dublo Massey-Harris Tractor (1958), number 069 of a collection of just 14 types, intended to work with 00-gauge Hornby Dublo railways.
On 8 March 2025, a 1958 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud bought at a model fair in verona entered my collection.

Nella primavera 2022, ho acquistato un altro lotto di 29 modelli da Cars & Boxes, inclusa un'altra ambulanza Lomas che ho cannibalizzato per migliorare il mio precedente acquisto. Per quanto riesco a ricordare, l'ambulanza Lomas (dono di mia nonna Lina nel 1964) è stato il primo modellino di automobile che ho posseduto.
Nell'Agosto 2023, in occasione del mio trasloco a Castello d'Argile, ho acquistato una vetrina da parete di 70 cm x 115 cm x 6 (marcata "Alsino"). Originariamente concepita per trenini H0 e N, è molto robusta e particolarmente adatta ai classici modelli Matchbox 1/75. Quattro pannelli scorrevoli in vetro acrilico danno accesso a un totale di 16 ripiani.
A Dicembre 2023, un altro lotto di 16 modelli da Cars & Boxes è stato acquistato, e sono stati ordinati alcuni componenti da MK Modelcarparts, tra cui il carico di bagagli per il tetto della Land Rover.
A Settembre 2024, un altro lotto di 23 modelli da Cars & Boxes è stato acquistato, e sono stati ordinati ulteriori componenti da MK Modelcarparts.
A Settembre 2024, quattro ulteriori modellini del 1972-1973 sono stati trovati in un mercatino dell'usato.
A Ottobre 2024, cinque vecchi ulteriori modellini del 1955-1959 sono stati trovati in un mercatino dell'usato.Tra di essi, un trattore Massey-Harris (1958) della Meccano Dinky Dublo, numero 069 di una collezione di soli 14 tipi, pensati per lavorare con le ferrovie Hornby in scala 00.
L'8 Marzo 2025, una Rolls Royce Silver Cloud del 1958 acquistata a una fiera di modellismo a Verona è entrata nella mia collezione.


Models are listed by year - based on the year appearing on the bottom of the model. With the various kinds of Superfast wheels appearing since 1969, I am not actually sure (e.g., in case of the 1968 Volkswagen Sedan) whether or not earlier releases might have been retrofitted with superfast wheels in years subsequent to the one appearing on the model bottom.

I modelli sono elencati per anno - basandosi sull'anno che appare sul fondo del modello. Con l'apparizione a partire dal 1969 dei diversi tipi di ruote Superfast, non sono davvero certo (ad esempio, nel caso della Volkswagen sedan del 1968) se o no rilasci precedenti possano essere stati aggiornati con ruote Superfast in anni successivi a quello che appare sul fondo del modello.

1955

55-12A
Land Rover


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1956

16A
Atlantic Trailer


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1958

NOT MATCHBOX!
Meccano Dinky Dublo
Ferguson Tractor


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01D
Aveling Barford Road Roller


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11B
(ERF) Petrol Tanker


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44A
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud


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46A
Morris Minor 1000


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56A
London Trolley Bus


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60A
Morris J 2 Pick-up


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1959

09C
Merryweather Marquis Fire Engine


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12B
Land Rover Series II


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15B
Rotinoff Super Atlantic Tractor


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24B
Weatherhill Hydraulic Excavator


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62A
General Service Lorry


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63A
Ford 3-Ton 4x4 Service Ambulance


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64
Scammell Breakdown Truck


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1960

M-06A
Pickfords 200 Ton Transporter


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25B
Volkswagen Sedan


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1961

10C
Foden 15 Ton Sugar Container


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18B
Caterpillar Bulldozer


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1962

02C
Muir Hill Dumper


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14C
Bedford Lomas Ambulance


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32B
E-Type Jaguar


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34B
Volkswagen Caravette


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41B
D-Type Jaguar


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43B
Avering Barford Tractor Shovel


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1963

06C
Euclid Dump Truck


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15C
Dennis Tippax Refuse Collector


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16C
Scammell Mountaineer Snow Plough


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21C
Commer Bottle Float


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33B
Ford Zephyr 6 Mk III


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46B
Guy Pickfords Removal Van


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47B
Commer Ice Cream Canteen


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62B
Commer TV Service Van


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1965

11C
Taylor Jumbo Crane


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19D
Lotus Mk 33 Racing Car


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25C
Bedford Petrol tanker


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35B
Aktiv Snow-Trac


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41C
Ford G.T.


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42B
Studebaker Lark Wagonaire


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45B
Ford Corsair with Boat


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63B
Alvis Foamite Crash tender


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75B
Ferrari (250 GTL) Berlinetta


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1966

30C
Faun 8-Wheel Crane


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37C
Dodge Cattle Truck


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48C
Dodge Dumper Truck


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54B
S & S Cadillac Ambulance


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57C
Land Rover Fire Truck


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60B
Site Hut Truck


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70B
Ford Grit Spreader Truck


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74B
Daimler Bus


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1967

04B
Dodge Stake Truck


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05D
(AEC) Routemaster London Bus


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07C
Ford Refuse Truck


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10D
Leyland Pipe Truck


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12C
Land Rover Safari


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23D
Trailer Caravan


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29C
Fire Pumper Truck


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39C
Ford Tractor


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40C
Hay Trailer


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44C
G.M.C. Refrigerator Truck


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49B
Mercedes Unimog


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61B
Alvis Stalwart


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68B
Mercedes (O 321 H) Coach


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72B
Jeep (CJ 5)


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1968

01E
Mercedes Truck


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02D
Mercedes Trailer


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03C
Mercedes Benz Binz Ambulance


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SF-15A
Volkswagen 1500 Saloon


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21D
Foden Concrete Truck


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26C
G.M.C. Tipper Truck


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47C
DAF Tipper Container Truck


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63C
Dodge Crane Truck


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65C
Claas Combine Harvester


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1969

06D
Ford Pick-up


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17E
AEC Horse Box Ergomatic Cab


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SF-20A
Lamborghini Marzal


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45
Ford Group 6


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51C
(AEC) 8 Wheel Tipper


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62C
Mercury Cougar


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1970

SF-13A
Dodge Wreck Truck


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SF-18A
Field Car


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SF-19
Road Dragster


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SF-22
Freeman Intercity Commuter


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SF-25A
Ford Cortina Mk II


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SF-30
Beach Buggy


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SF-54B
Ford Capri


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SF-64A
MG 1100


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SF-68A
Porsche 910


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SF-71A
Ford Heavy Wreck Truck


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1971

SF-04
Gruesome Twosome


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SF-13
Bahia Buggy


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SF-14A
Iso Grifo


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SF-46B
Stretcha Fetcha Ambulance


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SF-64
Slingshot Dragster


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SF-70B
Dodge Charger dragster


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1972

SF-09
AMX Javelin


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SF-26
Big Banger


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SF-37B
Soopa Coopa


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SF-42B
Tyre Fryer


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SF-48
Pi-Eyed Piper


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SF-53B
Tanzara


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1973

RM-10
Ford Mustang Piston Popper


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RM-39
Clipper


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1982

59B
Mercury Park Lane


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