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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.
The following photos show the difference between the straight door frame and the recessed door frame.
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b-1 Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-1 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim, no patent number, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | Green |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3871
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This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b-1 Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-1 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim, no patent number, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | Green |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3866
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This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b-1 Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-1 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim, no patent number, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | Green |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3867
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This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b-1 Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-1 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-1 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim, no patent number, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | Green |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3868
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This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b-2 Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-2 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-2 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-2 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | NO TRIM. |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | No trim, no patent number, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 11mm x 45 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | White |
| Issued: | 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3836
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-5 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-3 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-6 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver headlights, front bumpers, and grille |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim to headlights, front bumpers and grille, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, no Patent No., "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 4 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 10mm x 36 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | White |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3869
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-6 |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-5 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-7 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver headlights, front bumpers, and grille |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim to headlights, front bumpers and grille, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, Patent No., "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 6 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Patent No., 983558, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 10mm x 36 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | White |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3870
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB71-b Jeep Gladiator in Red.
| Stannard Code: | 71-b-7b |
| Schiffer Code: | 71-b-5 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]71-b-8 |
| Body Colour: | Red |
| Glazing: | Clear |
| Trim: | Silver headlights, front bumpers, and grille |
| Base Type: | Black painted metal |
| Details: | silver trim to headlights, front bumpers and grille, plastic door spring, no post under bonnet, "No 71" parallel to the front axle, 6 lines of text: Jeep, Gladiator, Patent No., 983558, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 1 rear rivet and 1 front body locating lug |
| Wheels: | Black plastic, 10mm x 36 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | White |
| Issued: | January 1964 to 1968 |
Item: 3837