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I now code all my Matchbox Regular Series 1-75 models against the Stannard's Collectors Catalogue [ISBN 0-9510367-O-X] which covers the years 1953 to 1969 and is based on Stannard's extensive knowledge of the 1-75 series, contributions from Ray Bush, Phillip Bowdidge, Robert Newson and Paul Carr, and the access, granted to him by Matchbox, to Matchbox Toys Limited's archives and production collection. Wherever possible I will also include the relevant reference obtained from Schiffer's Matchbox Toys [ISBN 0-916838-74-9] and other major reference publications. I also use Nick Jones' excellent site to further refine the codings – these codes are identified by the use of [NJ] alongside them.
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB51-c-15 AEC 8 Wheel Tipper in Yelow and Silver POINTER livery.
| Stannard Code: | 51-c-15 |
| Schiffer Code: | 51-c-8 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]51-c-18 |
| Body Colour: | Yellow and Silver |
| Glazing: | Blue tinted |
| Trim: | None |
| Base Type: | Chrome plated plastic |
| Base Details: | 2 lines of text under cab: Ergomatic, Cab AND 4 lines of text under rear tipper: Made in England, By Lesney, "Matchbox" Series No 51, 8 Wheel Tipper AND on 2 lines parallel with axles to front of tipper bed: Pat No., 1052960 AND on 3 lines parallel to axles at rear of tipper bed: © 1969, Lesney Prod, & Co Ltd |
| Base Fitting: | 1 body locating lug (that forms the grille and lights) at front and 1 machined rivet at rear holding cab base The tipper is held by riveted pin. |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11.5mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Body Modifications: | "Ergomatic Cab" on raised panel and molded tow slot on cab base, chassis thickened on left side by the hydrosleve, POINTER decals |
| Issued: | 1969 to 1970 |
Item: 3697