The first true matchbox toys were produced that same year. Matchbox collectors forum the place to join matchbox and. Collecting guide books john houghtons book the definitive guide to matchbox toys 175 series 19531969 provides photos of cars and boxes for the first 17 years of matchbox car production. During the late 1940s, an industrial diecasting firm called lesney products branched into.
Discover the best selection of collectible cars at the official hot wheels collectors website. Thankfully for collectors and children alike, around the world, they did not do what many thought they would, and that was to no longer produce cars under the matchbox brand. This is not an official matchbox page, we have placed links to our groups feel free to come join. Matchbox taco bell cars matchbox star cars matchbox books matchbox links. Product lines and indexes schiffer book for collectors by charlie mack oct 11, 2005 4. Rare hot wheels and matchbox cars are some of the most expensive models as values soars. Page designed for showing matchbox cars in australia. There are a couple of essential books for people interested in the values of matchbox cars. Find the best possible buyer for your collection selling. These are the matchbox and diecast books i have in my collection. Certain cars are highly collectible, and even the boxes the cars come in may be highly valued by collectors. Couldnt you picture yourself cruising around in this thing.
Shop forand learn aboutvintage matchbox cars, trucks and buses. Though it was released as part of a threemodel set in 1953 the other two miniatures were a dump truck and cement mixer, the aveling barford road roller is considered the first and, not surprisingly, one of the most collectible matchbox vehicles ever. We highly recommend to sell your collection item by item for a better return but if you dont have the time or inclination to do so than you can read this article on how to best sell a collection. Mcch the matchbox collectors community hall public group. As mattel now owned its major rival in the diecast toys industry, many thought it would be the end of matchbox forever.
Shop for the latest hwc vehicles, accessories and more today. Vintage matchbox cars, trucks and buses collectors weekly. Mcch the matchbox collectors community hall has 2,725 members. Product lines and indexes schiffer book for collectors. This is one of those matchbox cars that we wish we could turn into a real car for a day. There are hundreds of cars from every decade, right back to the early 1960s. Official home of the matchbox collectors gathering held each year in alburquerque, new mexico. These were scaleddown versions of previous lesney toys, and would become the start. Although all versions are very popular among collectors, hong kongmade pink. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The official facebook page for those who wish to further friendships of those who. Top five most valuable matchbox cars historic vehicle. Take a look at approximately 1500 matchbox and lesney 164 scale toy cars displayed in my museum. If you are looking to buy collections, learn how to be added on this page here.
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