Timed Auction Of Huge Collection Of Vintage Die-Cast Toys Inc. Dinky, Matchbox, Corgi etc.
Lot 218: A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Die-cast 1927 Talbot Delivery Van
A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear die-cast 1927 Talbot delivery van, model number Y-5. The vehicle is constructed with a bright yellow die-cast metal body and chassis, featuring a contrasting black textured plastic roof. The model is fitted with red spoked wheels and white-wall tires, with a silver-tone radiator and headlight assembly. The commercial livery is finished in yellow with a red and white Taystee logo and black text reading OLD FASHIONED ENRICHED BREAD. The base plate is cast with legible marks including MADE IN ENGLAND, MATCHBOX within a logo frame, © 1978, MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, Nº Y-5, 1927 TALBOT VAN, and LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LTD. The item is contained within its original gold-coloured card and plastic window display box, which is printed with models of yesteryear, Y-5, 1927 TALBOT, and MATCHBOX. A white paper auction label reading HCP Auctions South West Lot 218 is attached to the plastic window.
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