Lot 118:
Lesney Matchbox Series No. 59 Ford Thames Van with Original Moko Lesney Box
Description
A vintage Matchbox Series No. 59 Ford Thames die-cast model delivery van, manufactured by Lesney in England. The body is finished in light green paint with free-rolling grey plastic wheels. The sides of the vehicle feature printed decals; the upper panel displays SINGER in red characters with a yellow outline, while the doors bear a circular logo consisting of a large red letter S surrounding the text SINGER SEWING MACHINES. A raised V emblem is visible on the front of the bonnet.
The black-painted metal chassis base features raised lettering that reads FORD THAMES VAN, MADE IN ENGLAND, BY LESNEY, and Nº 59.
The item is accompanied by its original cardboard Moko Lesney Matchbox Series box. The box is printed in yellow, blue, and black, featuring an illustration of a red van on the main panels. The text on the box includes MATCHBOX SERIES, Nº 59, A MOKO LESNEY PRODUCT, and MADE IN ENGLAND. One end flap has a white circular adhesive sticker with the number 59 printed in black.
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