Matchbox Toys by Nick Jones

Author:Nick Jones
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2016-12-03T05:00:00+00:00

Ten models were not converted to Superfast, the reason usually given for this being that they were unsuitable for conversion, but many of the full-size vehicles were no longer being built and so the models were being phased out anyway. Another from the same year was the Ford Group 6 45c and the first release was in green gloss, which is very rare. Also in 1970 the Dodge Charger Mk III 52c joined the range. It was based on a futuristic prototype that never went into production but it showed in what direction the range was heading.

In 1971 the range shifted more towards the outlandish hot-rods and prototypes. The Dodge Dragster 70c was a prime example, with its lift-up Funny Car body and chromed V8 engine. Although it was always painted light or dark pink, there are at least seven different base colours, and more if the shades are counted. The Road Dragster 19e, Freeman Inter-City Commuter 22d and Alfa (Romeo) Carabo 75c also made it into the range, increasing the numbers of prototype and show cars, and it would be only a few years until there were hardly any normal road cars left. The following year saw the introduction of the Gruesome Twosome 4d, the Volks-Dragon 31d, the Vauxhall Guildsman 40d, the Blue Shark 61c and the Slingshot Dragster 64c; these were all fantasy cars that were never made. Although the various beach buggies, hot Volkswagens and custom cars were popular, the inclusion of Italian supercars, show cars, prototypes and fantasy cars that were rarely if ever seen on the roads meant that for the most part they would not be recognisable to children. Gone were the days when you could buy a Matchbox model of Dad’s car.

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