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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 MB68-a-3 Austin Mk2 Radio Lorry in Olive.
| Stannard Code: | 68-a-3 |
| Schiffer Code: | 68-a-3 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]68-a-8 |
| Body Colour: | Olive |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Tactical recognition flash on the rear - yellow over red over blue horizontal stripes. |
| Base Type: | Olive painted metal |
| Details: | No trim, square front window corners, "No 68" parallel to the rear axle, 4 lines of text: Austin Mk2, Radio Truck, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 split front rivet and 1 rear body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11.5mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | None |
| Issued: | 1959 to 1965 |
Item: 2798