Description: Three Expertly Restored Vintage Lesney Matchbox 28 Compressor Trucks: The 28a Bedford truck is an early casting with no infill between the tanks, short nozzle on lower tank, metal wheels & crimp axle ends. Shows Beautifully and is a Stannard Code 3 & Nick Jones Code 10 (Jones goes into much more variation detail). Reproduction box is included. The 28B-1 Thames Compressor Truck. Nick Jones & Stannard Code 1. It's a very early 1st casting with NO INFILL around the engine, NO Support Web on the Rivet Post, Black Knobby wheels and Crimped Axle ends! NOT a recreation - RESTORED AS FOUND!! See "before" photos of Crimp Axles and NO Rivet Post Web. Shows Beautifully and is a real Stannard Code 1 & Nick Jones Code 1. Reproduction box is included. The 28B-3 Thames Compressor Truck. Nick Jones Code 3 with No Infill around engine and Gray Knobby Plastic Wheels. This is a Recreation as the Gray Wheels were Added after the restoration. Reproduction box is included. Please see my other Matchbox listings. Voted a Top 10 Trusted Seller by the Vintage British Diecast forum. Models have small parts that pose a choking hazard to small children. It is intended as an adult only collectible to be used in a static display (not a toy). Please note: I do not accept returns! This model was well worn and I have restored it to a condition worthy of adding to a collection. It's super nice now but is not Mint, it's Restored. Make sure this is what you want before you click buy.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Winter Park, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-03T21:16:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modification Description: Restored to original condition
Vehicle Make: Bedford & Thames
Color: orangish yellow
Vehicle Type: Compressor Trucks
Material: Zamak
Gender: Adult collectible
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Brand: Matchbox
Series: 1-75 REGULAR WHEELS
Customized: No
Model: 28a & 28b Compessor trucks
Features: Restored
Recommended Age Range: Adults
Vehicle Year: 1956 & 1961
Character Family: n/a