Lot 104:
Matchbox 48 Car Carry Case with Collection of Die-Cast Vehicles
Description
A vintage Matchbox storage case containing an assortment of die-cast metal and plastic toy vehicles. The molded blue plastic carrying case lid is shaped like a stylized futuristic race car and features a manual metal latch and a black plastic handle. The lid displays a multicolored adhesive label reading 48 CAR and Matchbox CARRY CASE. The side of the case features a black and silver adhesive label with a winged wheel design. Inside the lid, molded text includes the partially legible words PRODUCTS, CORPORATION, and MOONACHIE, N.J.
The set includes two removable light blue plastic tiered trays holding a variety of vehicles. Notable examples within the assortment include a yellow truck with a blue and red PEPSI logo, a red bus with a printed label reading FULLRIGHT FASTWHEEL, and various construction, emergency, and passenger vehicles. While the case bears the Matchbox name, the collection contains vehicles from several manufacturers. Materials primarily consist of die-cast metal bodies with plastic chassis, windows, and wheels.
Condition report:
The collection is in played-with condition. The carrying case lid shows significant surface grime, dust, and scattered scratches across the blue plastic (photo 1). The adhesive labels on the lid and sides are stained and show edge wear (photo 1). The metal latch has surface oxidation. Internally, the light blue plastic trays exhibit some warping and surface dirt (photo 2). The vehicles show varying degrees of condition, with many displaying notable paint loss, surface grime, and missing small components (photo 3).
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