Y12-3 FORD MODEL T GOLDEN 50 YEARS OF "MODELS OF YESTERYEAR"

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These Code 2 models were produced by the MICA in the original Matchbox prime colours of blue and yellow.

The donor models probably came from the public arena rather than being sourced from Mattel as the baseplates have cast legends for 'LESNEY PRODUCTS LTD' or 'MATCHBOX INT'L LTD'.
The models feature 4 different colour schemes produced in different numbers.

All blue, with ivory plastic parts (numbers unrecorded).

All yellow, with black plastic parts (numbers unrecorded).

Blue and yellow, with ivory plastic parts (25).

Yellow and blue, with black plastic parts (25).

The donor models will have had different colour wheels and the usual baseplate variations found on the Y12-3 Ford Model T.

I've got 2 blue models.

All blue, with bright or dark red wheels.

All blue, with Y12 cast or with a blank plate.

2 yellow and blue models.

Blue and yellow, with matching wheels and rear doors.

Blue and yellow, without Y12 cast or with a blank plate.

And 3 yellow models.

All yellow, with gold or dark red wheels and cast or blank rear doors.

Here's all 8 models on parade.

The fleet line-up.

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Horace Dunkley had some of these models which originated from Joe Recchia. Of note are the 1/2 models in pale grey and khaki.

I have a 1/25 pewter model from this range, which come in a perspex box, on a plinth.

The Canadian Mastermind also had a rare yellow model with black 12 spoke wheels (not shown). These yellow models seem to echo the well known Y12 prepro and the MICA/Matchbox Club were fond of taking livery ideas from well known earlier Yesteryear models.