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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 model is the Matchbox 60-a-1 Morris J2 Pick-up in blue.
| Stannard Code: | 60-a-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 60-a-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]60-a-2 |
| Body Colour: | Blue |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Silver grille, headlights, front and rear bumpers |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Base Details: | "No 60" at front centre middle forward of the front axle, followed by 4 lines of text berhind the front axle : Morris J2,Pick-Up, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 2 machined rivets |
| Wheels: | Grey plastic, 9mm x 20 treads, on domed and crimped axles |
| Interior: | None. |
| Details: | Rear cab window,Builders Supply decal with small BLACK lettering. |
| Issued: | issued 1958 to 1966. |
This model was issued between 1958 and 1966.
Item: 1358