First introduced in 1953, Matchbox cars became widely popular. The number of available models increased to 75 in 1959 and continued at 75 for many years. Matchbox cars had their wheels mounted
on thick axels. To compete with Hot Wheels, Matchbox introduced Superfast models in 1969. Matchbox cars with the thick axels are now referred to as Regular Wheels Series 1-75.
Models in the 1-75 series changed from time to time. A letter designation is used the identify the particular model in the series, eg. Regular Series No 1A, No 1B etc. The model number stamped
on the cars' chassis shows only the model number, not the letter designation. There are variations within each particular model. The variations could be subtle, such as minor changes in castings,
or highly noticeable such as different colours or markings. Some variations are extremely rare. Vintage Matchbox cars are highly collectible, especially those in good condition and those that
include the original box
1D
Aveling Barford Road Roller
3B
Bedford 7 ½ Ton Tipper
3C
Mercedes Benz Ambulance
4C
Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar
9C
Merryweather Marquis Fire Engine
10A
Mechanical Horse & Trailer
10B
Mechanical Horse & Trailer
16C
Scammell Mountaineer Snowplow
18B
Caterpillar Bulldozer
18C
Caterpillar Bulldozer
18D
Caterpillar Bulldozer
19C
Aston Martin Racing Car
20C
Chevrolet Impala Taxi Cab
22C
Pontiac Gran Prix Sports Coupe
23C
Bluebird Dauphine Trailer
24A
Weatherill Hydraulic Excavator
24B
Weatherill Hydraulic Excavator
24C
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow
27C
Cadillac Sixty Special
28A
Bedford Compressor Truck
29A
Bedford Milk Delivery Van
29B
Austin A55 Cambridge Sedan
30B
Magirus-Deutz 6-Wheel Crane Truck
31B
Ford Fairlane Station Wagon
32C
Leyland Petrol Tanker
36B
Lambretta Scooter & Sidecar
38A
Karrier Refuse Collector
38B
Vauxhall Victor Estate Car
38C
Honda Motercycle and Trailer
39A
Ford Zodiac Convertible
40B
Leyland Royal Tiger Coach
42A
Bedford Evening News Van
42B
Studebaker Lark Wagonaire
43B
Aveling Barford Tractor Shovel
44A
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
44B
Rolls Royce Phantom V
44C
G.M.C. Refridgerator Truck
45B
Ford Corsair with Boat
47B
Commer Ice Cream Canteen
47C
DAF Tipper Container Truck
48A
Meteor Sports Boat & Trailer
48B
Sports Boat & Trailer
54A
Saracen Personnel Carrier
54B
S & S Cadillac Ambulance
55C
Ford Galaxie Police Car
57C
Land Rover Fire Truck
59C
Ford Galaxie Fire Chief Car
62A
General Service Lorry
64A
Scammell Breakdown Truck
65B
Jaguar 3.4 Litre Saloon
65C
Claas Combine Harvester
66B
Harley Daviddson Motorcycle & Sidecar
70A
Ford Thames Estate Car
70B
Ford Grit Spreader Truck
71B
Jeep Gladiator Pickup
73B
Ferrari F1 Racing Car
73C
Mercury Station Wagon
74A
Mobile Refreshment Canteen