71b Jeep Gladiator, issued 1964, length 66mm, box types D and E.
71c Ford Heavy Wreck Truck, issued 1968, length 75mm, box type F.
The 1st casting square corners, and the 2nd casting cut away corners as shown. Also note that the hole at the rear has been filled on the 2nd model.
This 1st Matchbox collectors tin badge was released with this model.
Showing Red and Orange models but also on the boxes.
The straight door frame and the recess in the door frame, the 11 x 45 and the 10 x 36 tread wheels.
The two different bases.
The word ESSO one Red and the other is Blue, on the Boxes.
The 9mm, and the 8mm Esso lables.
George T.
