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Matchbox King-Size No.K-21 Mercury Cougar
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In 1968 the Lesney Matchbox King-Size K-21 Mercury Cougar became the first Passenger Vehicle to join the range, It was always painted metallic gold and it had opening doors and clear plastic windows, The baseplate was silver plated and it included the grille and headlights as part of the casting,
The wheel hubs were chrome plated metal and the tyres were black rubber, The interior was usually red plastic but a small number have been found with off white interiors, The model featured 'True Guide Steering' which enabled the front wheels to be steered by pushing the car in the direction you wanted to steer it, This was due to the extra grip from the rubber tyres that would enable the steering system to function. The model was packaged in F type window boxes,
In 1971 the Mercury was revamped and returned to the range in its new guise as either the 'Dinamite' or the 'Bender' Dragster but it still retained its 'K-21' designation.
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Lot 431 Matchbox - September 8th, 2009
Matchbox King Size No.K21 Mercury Cougar - metallic gold, red interior and tow hook, chrome hubs - Excellent in Excellent Plus blue and yellow box.
Estimate: £30-£40
Bidding is now closed on this item
Price Realised: £20
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