Lesney Matchbox Model No. 31 American Ford Station Wagon

This wonderful little toy is a very nice Lesney Matchbox Model No. 31 American Ford Station Wagon

Marked on the base

American Ford Station Wagon. Made in England by Lesney. No.31

Condition: The model is unboxed but in fairly good cosmetic condition. There are a few surface blemishes and some loss of paint. It might benefit from a gentle clean.

Brand: Matchbox (made by Lesney, England)

Material: Diecast Metal

Colour/Type:

• Metallic green body, cream roof, crimson base
• 4 silver-grey wheels

 Scale: 1/80

Model: 31b

Size: approximately 6.7 cm length

It was introduced in September, 1957, and was sold in this variation and three others based upon wheel colour and rear decal graphics as follows:-

31a  

• 1957  Ford Station Wagon Yellow body, metal wheels hook, grey plastic wheels
  

31b

• 1960  Ford Station Wagon Yellow body, black base, grey or silver wheels
  
• Yellow body, crimson base, clear or green windows
  
• Metallic green body, pink or white roof, crimson base, grey or silver wheels (this is the version that is for sale)
  
• As previous but with black base
  
• As previous but with grey or black wheels
  

Please note this toy is sold as a collectible and is not suitable for very young children due to the number of small parts.

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