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Lot 156: A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1912 Ford Model T Tanker
A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1912 Ford Model T tanker truck, produced by Lesney Products & Co. Ltd. The model is constructed with a die-cast metal chassis and cab finished in dark green, featuring a red tanker body and a white plastic roof. The vehicle is detailed with red spoked wheels and gold-tone accents to the radiator and headlights. The tanker features the British Petroleum branding with gold-tone BP decals. The roof is printed with the text MOTOR BP SPIRIT in black, and the cab sides bear the number 2603, BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD., and 12 MPH.
The black base plate of the vehicle is cast with the marks MADE IN ENGLAND, MATCHBOX, MODELS OF YESTERYEAR, 1912 FORD MODEL T, © 1978, and LESNEY PRODUCTS & CO LTD. The item is accompanied by its original tan window display box, which is marked models of yesteryear, Y-3, 1912 FORD MODEL T, and MATCHBOX. A white adhesive auction label is present on the plastic window reading HCP Auctions South West, Lot 156, www.hcpauctions.net.
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