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Idris wrote:There was an issue of the complete series in gold (called, I think, the 'Matchbox 75 Challenge'). Could there be a connection here? Some kind of spin-off, or simply using up residual components?

Hi Idris,
this isn't an item of the Gold Challenge Series. This is the original Lesney issue.

fixer wrote:hope to see Mr Rockertron at Sandown I will ask him if he remembers any details about it, the amount of stock Graham goes through don't be surprised if he doesn't

Hello Fixer do you have something news from Graham?

Regards
Sven

ah yes sorry completely forgot
he remembered acquiring it as part of a collection along with some similar models with gold foiled plastic parts, the collection was from a known collector but he did not feel at liberty to say, other than he thinks they are right