Purely Matchbox 1

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494: 46B Pickfords Van Bealson PLAIN BODY

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North Wales, PA, United States

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Purely Matchbox 1

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The first part of a large collection of high quality vintage Matchbox models. 500 lots of rare and interesting model & box variations, some rarely seen or available. Regular wheel rarities include 19B MGA Sports Car SPW with rare type C Lesney box, 22C Pontiac GP Sports Coupe with VERY RARE Type F Box, 46B Pickfords Removal Van with PLAIN body, 50A Commer Pick Up with RED & WHITE body & SPW and 57C Land Rover Fire Engine with extremely rare BLACK LADDER. Superfast rarities include 30a Eight Wheel Crane with extremely rare ORANGE BOOM, 33a Lamborghini Miura with regular wheel YELLOW body & first issue F BOX with RED SCRIPT writing, 44a Refrigerator Truck with regular wheel body colors of RED CAB & TURQUOISE CONTAINER, 64a MG1100 with regular wheel GREEN BODY and 66b Mazda RX500 STREAKERS with UNPAINTED base. Rare Yesteryear and Superfast Pre-Productions such as 20a Lamborghini Marzal in Green with SOLID DISC WHEELS are included along with other interesting items such as Lesney Replica models in soap and a trial design sheet for the Boss Mustang box which never reached production. For more pictures of each individual lot visit our website at www.ubid4auctions.com

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1E Mercedes Trucks x 2 & 2D Mercedes Trailers x 2: All different variations. All mint. (4) Box variations. All boxes complete and strong. Nice variation lot.

0001: 1E Mercedes Trucks x 2 & 2D Mercedes Trailers x 2Est. $60-$80See Sold Price

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1D Diesel Road Roller & 2C Muir Hill Dumper: Green body, red plastic rollers. Model mint. Box complete and crisp, slight crease to one striker side. Along with No. 2C Muir Hill Dumper. Red cab, green dump, "LAING" decal. Model mint. Box

0002: 1D Diesel Road Roller & 2C Muir Hill DumperEst. $65-$135See Sold Price

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3C Mercedes Ambulance x 2: One off white body with paper labels--has three chips. 2nd has cream body, waterslide decals--one pinprick to hood. Both have man on stretcher included. Both boxes complete, one real nice the other

0003: 3C Mercedes Ambulance x 2Est. $40-$75

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4D Dodge Stake Trucks x 2: Both models yellow cabs, dark green backs. One with and one without tow guide. Both mint. 2 Box variations also. Boxes complete and crisp, show minimal storage wear

0004: 4D Dodge Stake Trucks x 2Est. $30-$75See Sold Price

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5D London Bus x 2: Both red body, BPW. One with "BP LONGLIFE" waterslide decal, one with "BP VISCO-STATIC" paper label. Both mint. (2) Box variations. Both boxes complete and crisp, one has some glue where price

0005: 5D London Bus x 2Est. $40-$75See Sold Price

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6C Euclid Quarry Truck x 2: Both yellow body, BPW. One with silver trim and solid rear wheels, very near mint, one tiny pin prick to rear of cab. Second has 10 BPW no silver trim, four chips to cab, displays nice. (2) Box

0006: 6C Euclid Quarry Truck x 2Est. $60-$90See Sold Price

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6D Ford Pick-Up x 2: Both red body, white cap, BPW. One with white grille, one chrome grille. Both models mint. One box complete and crisp, the other has some creasing from storage. Not bad, displays nice. Nice pair!!

0007: 6D Ford Pick-Up x 2Est. $50-$75See Sold Price

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7C Ford Refuse Truck x 2: Both orange cab, grey back, BPW. Both mint. (2) Box variations. Both mint. Old store stock models and boxes. Hard to find nicer examples

0008: 7C Ford Refuse Truck x 2Est. $40-$70See Sold Price

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8D Caterpillar Tractor x 2: Both yellow body, green tracks, BPRollers. One with LARGE stack and one with small stack. Both mint. Orginal tracks are soft and pliable. (2) Box variations. Both mint. OLD STORE STOCK. Large stack

0009: 8D Caterpillar Tractor x 2Est. $90-$120See Sold Price

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8E Ford Mustang x 2: One early variation with solid BPW and chrome hubcaps, patent pending base and early cast body. Near mint, some light rubbing to high lines. Second is later cast body, pat. No. base, chrome hubs with

0010: 8E Ford Mustang x 2Est. $90-$150See Sold Price

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9C Merryweather Fire Truck: Red body, 18 rung gold ladder, BPW. Model mint. Box complete and crisp, has tiny tare to each endflap

0011: 9C Merryweather Fire TruckEst. $35-$70See Sold Price

10D Pipe Truck x 2: One red body, 7 pipes, chrome grille, BPW. Near mint, two tiny box rubs. Second red body, 6 pipes-still attached to factory spru-, harder to find WHITE GRILLE, BPW. Model mint. (2) Box variations

0012: 10D Pipe Truck x 2Est. $85-$110Lot Passed

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11C Jumbo Crane x 2: One yellow body and weight box, BPW. Near mint, has three tiny pin pricks. Second yellow body, red weight box, BPW. Model mint. (2) Box variations. Boxes complete and crisp, one has tiny tare to

0013: 11C Jumbo Crane x 2Est. $70-$110See Sold Price

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12C Safari Land Rover x 2: Both blue body, BPW. One with dark brown luggage, no tow guide, with base lug. Very near mint, one tiny pinprick to roof. Barely noticeable. Second, red-brown luggage, tow guide and no lug. Mint. (2)

0014: 12C Safari Land Rover x 2Est. $90-$150See Sold Price

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13D Dodge Wreck Truck x 3: All three yellow body, green cab. One with waterslide decal and GREY hook--near mint, has a few tiny chips and left decal a little damage,but very presentable. Second as one but red hook, near

0015: 13D Dodge Wreck Truck x 3Est. $120-$185

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14C Lomas and 14D Iso Grifo: 14C Lomas Ambulance--off white, black lettered decal, BPW. 14D Iso Grifo--metallic blue body, chrome hubs with black plastic tires. Both models mint.Boxes both complete and crisp, show minimal

0016: 14C Lomas and 14D Iso GrifoEst. $80-$110Lot Passed

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15d Volkswagen 1500 Saloon x 2: Both off white body, chrome hubs black plastic tires. One with waterslide decals, very near mint--one factory mark below rear window, barely noticeable. Second with papar labels, mint. Boxes complete

0017: 15d Volkswagen 1500 Saloon x 2Est. $90-$150See Sold Price

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16C Scammell Snowplow x 2: Both grey cabs, orange dump, BPW. One with orange/white blade stripes, open steps and no base hole--near mint--few tiny marks to bed and one to plow someone touched in. Second red/white blade

0018: 16C Scammell Snowplow x 2Est. $75-$110See Sold Price

16d Case Tractor x 2: One red body, yellow blade and cab, BPRollers, green tracks--near mint--two tiny marks to blade. Second as one but bright red body--mint. Boxes complete and strong, minimal storage wear, one has tiny

0019: 16d Case Tractor x 2Est. $50-$90Lot Passed

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17D 8-Wheel Tipper x 2: Both red cabs, orange dump with "HOVERINGHAM" decals, BPW. One black base, white axel springs and silver trim. Second, red base,wide pointed axel brace and no silver trim. (2) Box variations-one

0020: 17D 8-Wheel Tipper x 2Est. $60-$90See Sold Price

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18D Caterpillar Bulldozer x 2: Both yellow body, Bprollers with green tracks. One with large stack, no base hole. Near mint, has three tiny pinpricks. Tracks are complete but hard. Second has small stack and has base hole. Mint

0021: 18D Caterpillar Bulldozer x 2Est. $100-$140See Sold Price

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18E Field Car x 2: Both yellow body, red hubs with black plastic tires. One black base. Second unpainted base. Both mint. Tires are loose as usual with this model. Boxes are complete and crisp. Old store stock models

0022: 18E Field Car x 2Est. $50-$85

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19D Lotus Racing Car x 4: Two green body--One with paper labes the other with waterslide decals--both mint. Two HARDER TO FIND ORANGE BODY--One with decals, mint. The other with paper labels, near mint, has a pinprick to very

0023: 19D Lotus Racing Car x 4Est. $175-$250See Sold Price

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20C Chevrolet Taxi x 2: One Orange/yellow body, red interior, hood decal, BPW. Near mint, tiny pinprick to right fender. Second more yellow body, cream interior, hood decal, BPW. Mint. Both unpainted bases. (2)Box

0024: 20C Chevrolet Taxi x 2Est. $60-$90

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The venue for this auction is The Homewood Suites by Hilton Hotel, Lansdale, PA on Saturday September 9 2006. Auction will start at 10.00am EST with viewing between 08.00 and 10.00am that day and also the day before Friday 8 September between 18.00 and 21.00pm. Details of the Hotel are as follows: Homewood Suites by Hilton® Lansdale 1200 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States 19446 Tel: +1-215-362-6400 Fax: +1-215-362-2425 Directions by road: 1-95S to Plymouth Meeting/Rte. 476 exit. Continue on 476N to exit 31 (Lansdale). Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike. Follow to 9th traffic light and turn left onto Church Rd. The hotel is 1 mile on the left. Local Airports: Philadelphia International Airport is just 30 miles from the hotel or 35 minutes drive. Shuttles are available from the Airport at an average charge of USD 30.00. Hotel Reservations: To reserve rooms at the hotel call 1-800-CALL-HOME or to visit the Hotel website copy and paste the following link… http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LDLPAHW

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North Wales, PA 19454

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