32b Jaguar E-type

[Idris]

The NAMC’s “Catalog of all Series Matchbox Models” (second edition) lists as variation 33-2A a model with silver bumpers and side trim. I think we would all agree that this is simply an example of post-factory superdetailing. Body colours are noted as being either metallic red or dark metallic red and the BPT are noted as coming in two different widths (almost certainly reflecting the two different tread counts).
The AIM's “1-75 Series Regular Wheels” catalogue (second printing, 1983),notes"light and dark metallic red bodies on all variation".The same comment about thick and thin tyres is made.
Neither Stannard nor Houghton contains any variations not already catalogued by Nick.Houghton notes that "colour shades vary from light metallic red, almost a bronze colour (due to missing a paint process), to dark metallic red".
U.K. Matchbox did not examine the model.

[kay]

With the permission of Ali Sakariti (one of the nicest and most knowledgeable Regular Wheels collectors I know), I want to share some Information that he had about this model. Ali gave a presentation about all No. 32 Regular Wheels variations during last year's Albuquqerque Matchbox Gathering.
He's a member here, but he does not post much often - so he asked me to share some of the Information he had given to the ABQ attendees.
Here are two previously unrecorded variations of the No. 32 b Jaguar E-type (all quotations from his original script):

"Matchbox 32B Jaguar Earliest Base Variations:
Through its life the appearance of the 32B casting with the exception of windows and the tire colors remained somewhat the same. However a few subtle modifications were made to this casting that have not yet been reported in Matchbox related publications. The earliest variations of this casting were made with the base lacking the two small tabs (protrusions) in each side of the base behind the front wheels, as shown in the picture below"



32B Variations With or Without casting lines:
Some the models of the 32B series have casting lines on the front sides of the body and some don’t. According to my observation it appears that the earliest variations of this casting, those with the green tinted windows do not have any casting lines on the front sides of the body. The models with clear windows and gray plastic tires some have side casting lines and some don’t; however, all those with the black tires have the side casting lines."



I'm looking forward to Ali's next presentation this year!
Kay

[Idris]

Fascinating! Thank you!
The sudden appearance of the casting lines on later bodyshells could be interpreted as evidence of a significant retooling. All I can think of is, given the complex shape of the body, could this have been to do with issues relating to the ease with which the castings released from the original tooling?

[GHOSTHUNTER]

The casting line is on the left (Orange-Red), example, just not as prominent.

Ghosthunter.

[kwakers]

I thought the horizontal line visible through the fender might be a reflection off of the base art, but to be safe, the distinct curving line on the door is a dead giveaway as to that later casting. Simply great detail variations Kay. Thanks go out to you and your friend for letting we Forum members know of these differences. The truth is, I have seen that curved line on these doors many times before on certain models, but I had never compared those models to any others I own that do not have it. So obvious, but overlooked all these years, even by the casting "King" Mike Stannard. The tab under the base is a new one on me I had never seen or noticed. Das ist Gut! Dick

[Diecast]

Very nice variation with the protrusion on the base plate Kay, I have not spotted it up till now. I think that the other variation with the casting lines is due to wear of the die. All my models have this separaion lines, some models have a very tiny casting line (by early models) some models have a visible casting line (by later models).
Antonin

[kerbside]

They must have changed this casting quite early, as I have two green window models one with-out the tags and the other has
the tags for a better word.

George T.

[Idris]

It would be good if Antonin could show us the inner faces of both types of baseplate.

[Diecast]

It would be good if Antonin could show us the inner faces of both types of baseplate.

I would like to do it Hugh, but unfortunately I have no one model with the base plate without protrusions. It seems to be a rare variation.
Antonin

[Idris]

It would be good if Antonin could show us the inner faces of both types of baseplate.

I would like to do it Hugh, but unfortunately I have no one model with the base plate without protrusions. It seems to be a rare variation.
Antonin

It must be if you don't have one!