Bidspirit auction | A Matchbox Models Of Yesteryear

A Matchbox Models Of Yesteryear Fire Engine Series Model With Box - A Matchbox fire engine model from the Models of Yesteryear range, presented in a pictorial card box. The vehicle features a red body with black wheel arches and wheels with red centres. It is fitted with various fire-fighting accessories, including a tan-coloured hose reel, multiple side-mounted black hoses, and a ladder. Chrome-coloured components include the radiator grille, headlights, and pump equipment. The cab doors feature a circular crest with characters that are not clearly legible. The original card box displays the MATCHBOX brand name within a red and white border and the stylised text MODELS OF YESTERYEAR. The top of the box is printed with the words FIRE ENGINE SERIES. The box features a dramatic illustration of firefighters in period uniform. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item or packaging beyond those described.