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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.
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB57-A-2 Wolseley 1500 in Pale Green.
| Stannard Code: | 57-a-2 |
| Schiffer Code: | 57-a-3 |
| Body Colour: | Pale Green |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Silver grill and headlights, red tail lights |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Base Details: | "No 57" at rear of vehicle, 3 lines of text: Wolseley 1500, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 2 machined rivets |
| Wheels: | Dark Grey plastic, 9mm x 20 treads, domed and crimped axles |
| Roof Type: | Type A - no ejector ring |
| Issued: | 1958 to February 1961 |
Item: 1118