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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 MB31-c-2 Lincoln Continental in Metallic Blue.
| Stannard Code: | 31-c-2 |
| Schiffer Code: | 31-c-2 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]31-c-2 |
| Body Colour: | Metallic Blue |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | None |
| Base Type: | plated |
| Base Details: | Body type with 3.5mm boot hinge and flush(?) ejector ring, Base with tow slot; cast [LX952] number plates; 4 lines of text at right angles to the rear axle: Made in England, By Lesney, "Matchbox" Series No. 31 and "Lincoln Continental". |
| Base Fitting: | 2 machined rivets |
| Wheels: | Black plastic 10mm x 36 tread, domed axles |
| Interior: | Ivory plastic |
| Issued: | 1964 to 1970 in Regular series |
Item: 3044