No. 26A ERF concrete truck variation

[SupraBob]

Hi All,

I am looking for some of the early "A" versions of the 1-75 series to fill gaps in my collection. I have been looking for a 26a ERF concrete truck, either in decent condition, or really "past it" as you brits would say, and a candidate for restoration. There is a version that shows up on eBay that has a gray drum instead of orange. Nick does not say anything about a variation that has a gray drum. Most photos of all orange versions seem to indicate a portion of the orange drum that does not have a complete coating of paint, telling me that the model was painted after the drum was attached. The gray versions look as if the drum has a complete coating of paint, as if the drum was added later.

So, is this gray drum version factory original?

Thanks, Bob

[DrJeep]

It’s probably the Matchbox Originals replica, issued in the 1990s. If so, it will also have very shiny wheels and a recent copyright date on the base.

[Idris]

It’s probably the Matchbox Originals replica, issued in the 1990s. If so, it will also have very shiny wheels and a recent copyright date on the base.

Yes, the grey-drummed 26a models are all Matchbox Originals (or, just possibly, repaints of genuine Lesney versions).

[SupraBob]

Thanks to all who responded. I keep forgetting about those pesky "Matchbox Originals" unless I see them in the original blister pack packaging. One has to be oh so careful these days!

[mmi]

is this what you are thinking of..???

MB repop
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1993-Matchbox- ... k:141:pf:0

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I have edited the post above to take out two links to live auctions, something we prefer not to have.

Ghosthunter.