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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 MB32-b-3 Jaguar XKE E Type in Metallic Red.
Stannard Code: | 32-b-3 |
Schiffer Code: | 32-b-3 |
Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]32-b-7 |
Body Colour: | Metallic Red |
Glazing: | Clear |
Trim: | None |
Base Type: | Black painted metal |
Base Details: | "No 32" at right angles to the front bumper, 3 lines of text: "E" Type Jaguar, Made in England, By Lesney |
Base Fitting: | 2 machined rivets |
Wheels: | Black plastic, 11.5mm x 72 treads, 7mm wire hubs, domed axles |
Interior: | Ivory |
Issued: | 1962 to 1968 |
Item: 2936