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Just got the top one this week for $3

Small Grey Plastic Wheels; Metal Rollers


Large Grey Plastic Wheels; Silver Rollers


Two Different Black Plastic Wheels



Looks like I still need metal front wheels

Like most of us Tom, you'll still need to be looking for that elusive gray plastic roller variation.
But seriously Tom...... $3.00 for a mint boxed vintage MATCHBOX Toy! How are you sleeping at night? You stole it!
Nice lineup my friend!
Will we see you in Albuquerque in July? Bob and I have missed you on our Albuquerque tours.

That is the thrill of collecting. What a bargain. They are few and far between but looks like you scored. Hope you will be joining us in July. Email me matchb0x1@aol.com

A very nice line up Tom, here is the one you are missing the one with the Grey Plastic Rollers. To get this one I had to exchange it for a Red Wheel Corgi Batmobile. But it was worth it to me.



George T.

Can you help with the code on this 49a shown on the left and top in the photos (shown with a 49a5 for comparison)? This is like Nick's code 10, but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.




Thanks,
Bill

pkp448 wrote:Can you help with the code on this 49a shown on the left and top in the photos (shown with a 49a5 for comparison)? This is like Nick's code 10, but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.




Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill, I don't think that fits into the variation table, could it be an unlisted?.

Just received the 49a on the left with a different decal. Does anyone have any information on this decal? Both models shown are unlisted--like Nick's code 10 but with no ejector ring and axle platform forward.

I've not seen that before, my first guess would be an after-factory application because these decals were so commonly used by kids years ago on all sorts of models. Might be wrong though. Is that a very feint circular decal residue left of the star or maybe an illusion? It did remind me of one I used to own. I think it was probably tampered with judging by the messy circle outline visible around the star rather than a decal error.

johnboy wrote: ....Is that a very feint circular decal residue left of the star or maybe an illusion?....

Johnboy,

I can't see any reside, must be an illusion. When comparing stars, this star is about 2mm smaller than the normal star/circle decal and appears a little brighter white.

Bill

Hi Bill.
I would have to agree with John, It does look like a decal from a model kit was used on this model.