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With the exception of the green Simplex which is a pre 1973 model and has (I assume) metal wheels not plastic wheels like all the others, these all appear standard post 1973 models. Copyright dates on bases refer to when the casting was first issued, and some of the castings for these models have b...

Welcome! I'm miles way from being a Yesteryear expert. That said: The one thing I want to see, when it comes to models of which I do have extensive knowledge, is well illuminated, close up and sharp focused photos showing the models.  Once those are posted, some may ask for specific angles of this ...

Hello. I recently inherited a box of Matchbox “Models of Yesteryear” cars. All are in their boxes and all boxes are marked ©1973. However, I know for a fact that one of the 1928 Mercedes SS Coupes has, stamped on it, ©1972. (I have not opened any other boxes to check the date stamped on the other ca...