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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 MB19-a-1 MG Sports Car in Cream.
| Stannard Code: | 19-a-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 19-a-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]19-a-2 |
| Body Colour: | Cream |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Silver grille and headlights |
| Base Type: | None |
| Base Details: | 2 lines of text under bonnet: Lesney, England |
| Base Fitting: | None |
| Wheels: | Grey metal, 9mm x 24 treads, dome head crimped axles |
| Body Modifications: | None |
| Issued: | 1956 to 1958 |
Item: 3192
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB19-a-2 MG Sports Car in White.
| Stannard Code: | 19-a-2 |
| Schiffer Code: | 19-a-2 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]19-a-4 |
| Body Colour: | White |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Silver grille and headlights |
| Base Type: | None |
| Base Details: | 2 lines of text under bonnet: Lesney, England |
| Base Fitting: | None |
| Wheels: | Grey metal, 9mm x 24 treads, dome head crimped axles |
| Body Modifications: | None |
| Issued: | 1956 to 1958 |
Item: 3161