2nd Apr, 2025 10:00

Matchbox Mania 2

 
Lot 553
 

553

Matchbox Super Kings K15 Londoner Bus - factory trial model "1979 Royal Visit to Iran"

Matchbox Super Kings K15 Daimler Fleetline Londoner Bus - factory trial model "1979 Royal Visit to Iran" - metallic silver body with bare metal centre opening doors, lemon yellow interior, 4-spoke wheels. Model was intended for simultaneous release with the proposed visit of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip to Iran during 1979, but the visit was cancelled with the supply of buses being reused with alternative labels and the boxes destroyed - Excellent with a few light marks to roof, glue showing through labels which are little discoloured, Rare Model. Conditions: Excellent with incorrect later issue box

Sold for £130


 

Matchbox Super Kings K15 Daimler Fleetline Londoner Bus - factory trial model "1979 Royal Visit to Iran" - metallic silver body with bare metal centre opening doors, lemon yellow interior, 4-spoke wheels. Model was intended for simultaneous release with the proposed visit of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip to Iran during 1979, but the visit was cancelled with the supply of buses being reused with alternative labels and the boxes destroyed - Excellent with a few light marks to roof, glue showing through labels which are little discoloured, Rare Model. Conditions: Excellent with incorrect later issue box

Auction: Matchbox Mania 2, 2nd Apr, 2025

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