40A
Bedford Tipper Truck
Production Period: 1957-1960
Model based on the 7 ton Bedford S Type. The bed has a hinge at the rear that allows
it to tip, although there is no friction piston so the bed will not stay up on its own.
The tail gate is also hinged.
Typical of early Matchbox models, there is no base plate and the wheels are metal.
Variation 1:
The model came with either a tan or darker brown bed.
40B
Leyland Royal Tiger Coach
Production Period: 1961-1966
Model of a prototype Leyland bus in the Tiger series. The model's dimensions seem odd with the.
width being too narrow given its length. Note the tail fins in the coach work. The base for the
model shown does not have rivets, but was secured using pins that fit into holes in the body just behind the front wheels.
Variation 1:
The model can be found with various wheel types including black and silver.
Variation 2:
Early versions included red painted tail lights, later versions omitted the red paint.
40C
Hay Trailer
Production Period: 1967-1969
Trailer designed to go with the Ford Tractor, model No 39C.