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A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Special Edition Die-cast Scania-Vabis Post-Bus - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Special Edition die-cast Scania-Vabis post-bus, finished in bright yellow with black fenders and chassis. The die-cast metal body represents the 1923 vehicle in its winter operation configuration, featuring a front-mounted yellow ski and rear black plastic caterpillar tracks over the wheels. The model includes clear glazing and a detailed interior, with the Swedish G.P.O. crest printed on the side panels. It is contained within its original red and gold cardboard display box featuring a red plastic vac-formed tray. Included with the model is a red paper information certificate titled 1923 Scania-Vabis Post-Bus, which provides historical and technical details in English, French, and German. The box front displays the Matchbox logo and series name alongside the Y16 model number. An original adhesive price label reading £ 9 50p is present on one end, and a white auction label reading HCP Auctions South West Lot 019 is applied to the box lid.