Production Period: 1955-1957

Small scale early version Matchbox model based on the Bedford 'O' Series trucks. Basic model with no interior finishing, metal wheels
and pinched axles.

Production Period: 1958-1960

A slightly larger version of No. 13A. Note the difference in the shape of the rear side walls.

Production Period: 1961-1964

Another tow (wreck) truck model in the series. This one based on the Ford "Thames Trader" MK1 trucks manufactured by
Ford UK. The model's side signage references AA for "Automobile Association" and RAC for "Royal Automobile Club".
Many models in the 1-75 series include a tow slot to which the hook could grab and tow the vehicle.

Variation 001:

• Red body with gloss black cab base
• 11 x 24 grey wheels
• Silver grille
• "Matchbox Garages" text outlined in black
• 18mm red metal hook
• No grille blocks under headlights
• Gap between 1 and 3 on base
• Open boom lattice

Variation 012:

• Red body with gloss black cab base
• 11 x 24 black wheels
• Silver grille
• "Matchbox Garages" text outlined in black
• 18mm silver metal hook
• No grille blocks under headlights
• Gap between 1 and 3 on base
• Top of Boom lattice filled in

Variation 037:

• Red body with gloss black cab base
• 11.5 x 45 black wheels
• Silver grille
• "Matchbox Garages" text not outlined in black
• 20mm grey plastic hook
• No grille blocks under headlights
• No gap between 1 and 3 on base
• Top of Boom lattice filled in

Production Period: 1965-1969

A more modern looking tow truck based on a Dodge D-100 cab. Along with the 8-Wheel Crane No. 30C, one of the most iconic of the Matchbox
series models. Front and side badges show "KEW" indicating the model is based on the British made trucks manufactured at Kew.

Variation 060:

• Lemon yellow cab, green rear portion, yellow boom
• 11.5 x 45 black wheels
• Thick boom casting
• Red, single rope plastic hook
• BP (uncut corner) decals

Variation 110:

• Lemon yellow cab, green rear portion, yellow boom
• 11.5 x 45 black wheels
• Thick boom casting
• Red, single rope plastic hook
• 10.7 mm BP labels with cut corner