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A Vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-3 1912 Ford Model T Tanker - A vintage Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-3 1912 Ford Model T tanker, presented in a die-cast and plastic construction. The vehicle features a dark green cab and chassis, a red cylindrical tank, and a white cab roof. The livery represents the British Petroleum Company, with the tank displaying the stylised BP logo and the roof printed with MOTOR BP SPIRIT. The cab sides are marked with 2603, 12 MPH, and BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD. Gold-toned plastic detailing is applied to the radiator, lamps, and side supports, with the vehicle sitting on red spoked wheels. The item is housed in its original red and gold window display packaging, which bears the printed marks MATCHBOX, Models of Yesteryear, and Y-3 1912 MODEL T FORD TANKER. The end flap is further printed with Y-3 1912 FORD MODEL T TANKWAGEN.