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A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1945 MG TC Model Car - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1945 MG TC model car, produced by Lesney Products Co. Ltd. This die-cast metal model features a bright red body paired with a tan-coloured plastic convertible roof and a black plastic interior. The front assembly includes a silver-tone radiator grille and twin headlights, while the vehicle is mounted on four silver-tone wire-spoke wheels with black plastic tyres. The red-painted base plate is embossed with several legible marks including the MATCHBOX logo, MODEL OF YESTERYEAR No Y-8, 1945 MG TC, LESNEY PRODUCTS CO LTD, MADE IN ENGLAND, and a copyright symbol followed by 1977. The model is accompanied by its original red and gold card window box, which displays the series name MODELS of YESTERYEAR and model details Y-8 1945 MG TC. A yellow adhesive label on the top panel reads 2 99p and a white circular lot label numbered 040 is affixed to the plastic window.