These nice late 1970s Matchbox models were part of my recent banner day at the Village Flea Market. At 25 cents apiece, I was happy to take each of these home with me – especially with all of the plastic parts intact and functioning properly.
1976 | 29 | Tractor Shovel | dark yellow with red plastic shovel, chrome hubs, black motor, no markings | made in England
This Snorkel Fire Engine seems familiar to me. I think one of my childhood buddies might have had one of these.
1977 | 13 | Snorkel Fire Engine (closed cab) | red with blue windows, yellow plastic boom & bucket, unpainted base | made in England
This Sambron Jacklift reminds me of the Fork Lift from my childhood.
1977 | 48 | Sambron Jacklift | yellow no markings, black base, silver hubs | made in England
I already had the yellow Diesel Shunter, but this one is in much better shape. The Shunter was originally released in 1978 with metallic green paint.
1979 | 24 | Diesel Shunter Locomotive | yellow w/red metal undercarriage, red base | made in England
That Tractor Shovel has been in the range a long time.
It sure has, Jim. The Matchbox wiki shows 15 variations from 1976 to 2014.