Lot 117:
Matchbox Series No.3 Bedford Tipper Truck by Lesney
Description
A vintage Matchbox Series die-cast Bedford Tipper Truck in mint condition. The model features a light grey cab and chassis with a contrasting dark red tipping bed. It is equipped with black plastic wheels on metal axles and a functional manual tipping mechanism. The cab front features the embossed name BEDFORD above the radiator grille. The underside of the tipping bed is embossed with literal text reading BEDFORD, 7 1/2 TON TIPPER, MADE IN ENGLAND, and BY LESNEY. The vehicle is accompanied by its original yellow and blue cardboard box. The front and back of the box are printed with a graphic illustration of the vehicle and the text MATCHBOX SERIES, No.3, A LESNEY PRODUCT, REGD. U.S. PAT. OFF., and MADE IN ENGLAND. The blue end flaps feature a white circle containing the number 3 and the name Bedford Tipper Truck.
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