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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 MB56-b-2 Fiat 1500 in Light Green with original type E3 Matchbox box.
| Stannard Code: | 56-b-2 |
| Schiffer Code: | 56-b-2 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]56-b-6 |
| Body Colour: | Light Green |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver grille and headlights |
| Base Type: | Black plastic |
| Details: | Base with 5 lines of text at right angles to the rear axles: Made in England, By Lesney, "Matchbox" Series, No55, Fiat 1500; red interior with extensions, steering wheel and towbar; light reddish brown luggage. |
| Base Fitting: | 1 machined rivet and 1 front body locating lug. |
| Wheels: | Black plastic 9mm x 36 tread, dome head, rounded axles |
| Interior: | Red plastic with extensions. |
| Issued: | 1965 to 1970 in Regular series |
Item: 2557