Production Period: 1954-1956

The entire No. 5 series is based on the iconic British double decker bus. The models get progressively
larger from 5A to 5D. The 5A model is the most basic and smallest measuring just 2". There is no interior finishing on the model.

Production Period: 1957-1960

5B is a somewhat larger (2 1/4") version of 5A and uses a different mechanism to secure the base
to the body. The number of windows was decreased by one on both the top and bottom row.

Variation 04:

• Red Coloured body.
• Gold Coloured Front Grill.
• Buy "Matchbox" Series Decals.
• Metal Wheels.
• Domed, crimped axles.

Variation 13:

• Red Coloured body.
• Silver Coloured Front Grill.
• Player's Please Decal.
• Gray Plastic Wheels.
• Domed, rounded axles.

Production Period: 1961-1964

Another, somewhat larger, version of the London Bus. This one measuring 2 9/16". The model is identified as a Routemaster
on its base plate.

Variation 09:

• Red Coloured body.
• Silver Coloured Front Grill and Headlights.
• BP Visco-Static Decals.
• Grey Plastic Wheels.
• Cross-Hatched pattern on Roof interior.

Variation 13:

• Red Coloured body.
• Silver Coloured Front Grill and Headlights.
• BP Visco-Static Decals.
• Black Plastic Wheels.
• Cross-Hatched pattern on Roof interior.

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Production Period: 1965-1969

The largest (2.75") and most elaborate of the No. 5 set. The model's base also indicates it is based on the
Routemaster London Bus. Inserts providing interior details are now included. Both the top and bottom sections
include seats and the stairway is also included.

Variation 25:

• Dull Red Coloured body.
• BP LONGLIFE Decals.
• No recess under axles.
• White interior.

Variation 60:

• Red Coloured body.
• BP Visco-static Decals.
• Recess under axles.
• Ivory interior.