Vintage MatchBox/Lesney Toy Cars

Matchbox is a die cast toy brand introduced by Lesney Products in 1953 and currently owned by Mattel, Inc. Matchbox toys were so named because the original models were packed in boxes similar in size and style to boxes of matches.

The series became so popular that the Matchbox name was once widely used by the public as a generic trademark for all die cast toy cars measuring approximately 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in length, regardless of brand. In the 1970s, Matchbox switched to the more conventional, plastic and cardboard "blister packs" used for other die cast cars such as Hot Wheels, although the box style packaging was re-introduced for the collector market in recent years, particularly successfully with the release of the "35th Anniversary of Superfast" series in 2004.

The Matchbox/Lesney factory was a major employer in Homerton, East London, before the company relocated to Rugby in Warwickshire in 1990.

How we grade our Matchbox/Lesney Cars:

NOTE: MINT is a condition that doesn't really exist.
In the same manner we strive for perfection, we can never achieve it.
We can always change the degree of "scrutinization" of an object, thing, or act
and find that what was "perfect", or "mint", now is not.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THE DETERMINATION OF CONDITION WILL ALWAYS BE SUBJECTIVE.
Please examine the pics carefully, pics don't usually lie, if you need more, please ask.
Grade Weight	Grade Description
Grade# 1WP	MINT or Near MINT car, in MINT or Near MINT, undamaged box
Grade# 2WP	MINT or Near MINT car, in slightly damaged box, may have a SMALL dent in the box, or MINOR crease
Grade# 3WP	MINT or Near MINT car, in damaged box, may have dents in the box, creases, holes, or folded corners
Grade# 4NP	Mint or Near MINT car, used no package
Grade# 5NP	Excellent car, used no package
Grade# 6NP	Good car, used no package
Grade# 7NP	Fair car, used no package
Grade# 8NP	Poor car, used no package

NOTE: Prices will be updated as soon as we know more about their real value. Until then, feel free to buy using the current price.

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Description	grade#	Item#	Price
This is a vintage MINT/Near MINT 1911 Model 'T' Ford Y-1. If it weren't for a partial tear on one of the outside box flaps this box would be near perfect! Car sure is! An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox Vintage Cars. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises.	2WP	Item# VMB-1911FORDY-1	US$ 39.99
This is a vintage MINT/Near MINT 1909 Chalmers made by an Italian Company called RIO. This is number 16. An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox/Lesney Vintage Cars. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises.	1WP	Item# VMB-1909CHALMERS	US$ 2,000
Vintage MINT/Near MINT Massey-Ferguson '780' Combine Harvester, Model #M-5. The box has a couple holes in it and of course is worn. An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox/Lesney Vintage Cars. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises.	3WP	Item# VMB-MFCOMBINE#5	US$ 2,000
Vintage MINT/Near MINT 1929 4 1/2 Litre 'Blower' Bentley. Box is slightly "crunched", one flap is partially torn. Decals on the car have partially been worn off with age and not play. An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox Vintage Cars. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises.	3WP	Item# VMB-1929BBENTLEY	US$ 2,000
This is a Vintage MINT/Near MINT 1912 Packard Landaulet Y-11. Box and car sure are near perfect! An old gentleman I used to know, who has since passed away, gave me an entire box of these old Matchbox Vintage Cars. He bought them at a "Jamesway" store in the mid 1960's. They are MINT/Near MINT and never played with. Please refer to the pictures and feel free to email us for more or if you have any questions. PLEASE LOOK AT THE PICS AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF WHAT CONDITION THE CAR AND BOX ARE IN. We want everyone happy with their purchase with no surprises.	1WP	Item# VMB-1912PACKARDL	US$ 2,000