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The range was originaly limited to 16 models but in 1975 it was extended past 16 and will probably go on being extended as many sub-categories have since been released including Special Editions and Limited Editions. To begin with the models were released in just one colour scheme or livery but by the mid 70's the cars were painted in alternate colours and the vans went through numerous changes of livery. For the new collector the Yesteryear range is ideal as many of the standard models from the 70s and 80s can be bought for as little as £ 2.00 in mint in box condition although some of the rarer models can fetch hundreds. During the 70's and 80's many unofficial variations were made by Lesney staff to sell to collectors. It should also be noted that some parts such as plastic seats are interchangable between models so it's a case of 'buyer beware' when buying "rare" models. I have not attempted to include a price guide for Yesteryears but I have divided them into one of four categories of models which are "common", "hard to find", "rare", and "very rare". It should be assumed that all models are common unless stated otherwise. Common models have a value of under £ 50.00, "hard to find" are £50 to £150.00, "rare" are £150 to £300 and "very rare" are over £300. For those of you who are looking for the rarer models then towards the bottom of this page is a live and up to the minute list of eBay's most watched items in the Models of Yesteryear category. For eBay's general Matchbox category click the "whats hot" button at the top of the page. I intend to include all of the made in England models in this guide and will try to include all of the Macau and the early Chinese made issues if possible. |
| Early Models of Yesteryear boxes - - - Models of Yesteryear model scales |
| Y1-1 Allchin 1925 Traction Engine |
Y1-2 Ford 1911 Model T |
Y1-3 Jaguar 1936 SS 100 |
no model issued | no model issued |
| Y2-1 B Type 1911 London Bus |
Y2-2 Renault 1911 Two Seater |
Y2-3 Vauxhall 1914 Prince Henry |
Y2-4 Bentley 1930 4½ Litre |
no model issued |
| Y3-1 London 1907 E Class Tramcar |
Y3-2 Benz 1910 Limousine |
Y3-3 Riley 1934 MPH |
Y3-4 Ford 1912 Model T Tanker |
no model issued |
| Y4-1 Sentinel 1928 Steam Waggon |
Y4-2 Shand Mason 1905 Fire Engine |
Y4-3 Opel 1909 Coupe |
Y4-4 Duesenberg 1930 Model J Town Car |
no model issued |
| Y5-1 Bentley 1929 Le Mans |
Y5-2 Bentley 1929 4½ Litre |
Y5-3 Peugeot 1907 |
Y5-4 Talbot 1927 Van |
Y5-5 Leyland 1929 Titan Bus |
| Y6-1 AEC 1916 Y type Lory |
Y6-2 Bugatti 1926 type 35 |
Y6-3 Cadillac 1913 |
Y6-4 Rolls Royce 1920 Fire Engine |
Y6-5 Mercedes 1932 L5 Lorry |
| Y7-1 Leyland 1918 4 ton Lorry |
Y7-2 Mercer 1913 Raceabout type J |
Y7-3 Rolls Royce 1912 |
Y7-4 Ford 1930 Breakdown Truck |
no model issued |
| Y8-1 Morris 1926 Cowley Bullnose |
Y8-2 Sunbeam 1914 Motorcycle + Sidecar |
Y8-3 Stutz 1914 type 4-E Roadster |
Y8-4 MG 1945 TC |
Y8-5 Yorkshire 1917 Steam Wagon |
| Y9-1 Fowler 1914 Showmans Engine |
Y9-2 Simplex 1912 |
Y9-3 Leyland 1920 3 Ton Lorry |
Y9-4 Leyland 1936 Cub Fire Engine FK7 |
no model issued |
| Y10-1 Mercedes 1908 Grand Prix |
Y10-2 Mercedes Benz 1928 36-220 |
Y10-3 Rolls Royce 1906 Silver Ghost |
Y10-4 Maserati 1957 250F |
Y10-5 Diddler 1931 Trolleybus |
| Y11-1 Aveling Porter 1920 Steam Roller |
Y11-2 Packard 1912 Landaulet |
Y11-3 Lagonda 1938 Drophead Coupe |
Y11-4 Bugatti 1932 type 51 |
Y11-5 Bugatti 1924 type 35 |
| Y12-1 Horsedrawn 1899 Bus |
Y12-2 Thomas 1909 Flyabout |
Y12-3 Ford 1912 Model T Van |
Y12-4 Stephensons 1829 Rocket |
Y12-5 GMC 1937 Van |
| Y13-1 General 1862 American Locomotive |
Y13-2 Daimler 1911 type A12 |
Y13-3 Crossley 1918 Van |
no model issued | no model issued |
| Y14-1 Duke of Connaught 1903 Locomotive |
Y14-2 Maxwell 1911 Roadster |
Y14-3 Stutz 1931 Bearcat |
Y14-4 ERA 1935 R.I.B |
no model issued |
| Y15-1 Rolls Royce 1907 Silver Ghost |
Y15-2 Packard 1930 Victoria |
Y15-3 Preston 1900 Tramcar |
no model issued | no model issued |
| Y16-1 Spyker 1904 |
Y16-2 Mercedes Benz 1928 SS Coupe |
Y16-3 Ferrari 1960 Dino 246/V12 |
Y16-4 Scania Vabis 1922 Half Track Postbus |
Y16-5 Scammell 1929 100 ton Low Loader |
| Y17-1 Hispano Suiza 1938 |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
| Y18-1 Cord 1937 812 Sedan |
Y18-2 Atkinson 1918 model D Wagon |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
| Y19-1 Auburn 1936 Speedster 851 |
Y19-2 Fowler 1905 B6 Showmans Engine |
Y19-3 Morris 1929 Cowley Van |
no model issued | no model issued |
| Y20-1 Mercedes Benz 1937 540K |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
| Y21-1 Ford 1930 Model A Woody |
Y21-2 Ford 1930 Model A Tradesman |
Y21-3 Aveling Porter 1894 Steam Roller |
Y21-4 BMW 1955 507 |
Y21-5 Ford 1926 Model TT Van |
| Y22-1 Ford 1930 Model A Van |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
| Y23-1 AEC 1922 Omnibus |
Y23-2 Mack 1930 Tanker |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
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| Y24-1 Bugatti 1928 T44 |
Y25-1 Renault 1910 type AG Van |
Y26-1 Crossley 1918 Delivery Truck |
Y27-1 Foden 1922 Steam Wagon |
Y28-1 Unic 1906 Taxi |
| Y29-1 Walker 1919 Electric Van |
Y30-1 Mack 1920 AC truck |
Y31-1 Morris 1931 Courier |
Y32-1 Yorkshire 1917 WA Steam Wagon |
Y33-1 Mack 1930 AC Truck |
| Y34-1 Cadillac 1933 452 V16 |
Y35-1 Ford 1930 Model A Pick Up |
Y36-1 Rolls Royce 1925 Phantom 1 |
Y37-1 Garrett 1929 Steam Wagon |
Y38-1 Rolls Royce 1920 Armoured Car |
| Y39-1 Horsedrawn 1820 Passenger Coach |
Y40-1 Mercedes Benz 1931 770 |
Y41-1 Mercedes Benz 1932 L5 Lorry |
Y42-1 Albion 1939 CX27 Lorry |
Y43-1 Busch 1905 Fire Engine |
| Y44-1 Renault 1910 Bus |
Y45-1 Bugatti 1930 Royale Napoleon |
Y46-1 Merryweather 1880 Fire Engine |
Y47-1 Morris 1929 Cowley Van |
#48 - #60 not used |
| Y61-1 Cadillac 1933 Fire Engine |
Y62-1 Ford 1932 Model AA Truck |
Y63-1 Bedford 1939 KD Truck |
Y64-1 Lincoln 1938 Zephyr |
Y65-1 Austin 7 1928 + BMW + Rosengart |
| Y66-1 Horsedrawn 1762 Gold State Coach |
no model issued | no model issued | no model issued | no model issued |
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Why trawl through eBay when you can find the gems here!. |
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