69b Hatra Tractor Shovel

[Idris]

Another tame model this week (famous last words!).
The NAMC’s “Catalog of all Series Matchbox Models” (first edition), the AIM “1-75 Series Regular Wheels” catalogue (second printing, 1983), and Stannard do not contain any variations not already listed by Nick. U.K. Matchbox did not examine the model. Houghton's code 2 is Nick's code with black tyres. However, since the tyres can be easily switched between models, this may or may not be a genuine factory variation.
The late casting variation current;y being discussed here does not feature in my NAMC listing which only goes up to 69-2-e. I therefore assume that mine must be a first edition, and so would be grateful if owners of second edition NAMC catalogues could check them against these summaries for me. (I think that probably means you, Dick! )

[kwakers]

Yes sir, will do. Mine is a second Edition that was printed in January 1973 that must be an expansion of the one you have Idris. This model has 7 variation in my edition. kwakers

[nickjones]

The 69b Hatra page has been updated, the yellow Hatra with the square diff cover without hole has been added, Also the yellow final issue with thicker triangular braces with central infill has been added and there are also pictures of this new variation. Thanks to all those that submitted info on this model.

[Diecast]

I am enclosing a proposal of a new 69b list. I have added the new variable - shovel rivet painted/unpainted. This variation is known but has not yet been mentioned in the 69b-list. Please comments.
Antonin

[Diecast]

Small shade variation:
a) dull orange
b) bright orange