This just made my day brother, this era of Matchbox is by far the best Matchbox vehicles ever produced. I probably have about 8 or 9 cars out of that catalog and pretty much mint condition, there are others in that catalog that are on my to buy list. That yellow garage thing that was on that one page that is on my list. Always looking forward to seeing what catalog you show next.
Thanks David! I have a bunch of catalogs coming up...many from companies other than Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Those are fun as I didn't even realize some of the companies existed until I got into the hobby a few years ago lol
I realized after looking through this catalogue with you that I don't have very many of the King Size vehicles. I have some of the BP Service Station stuff--the pumps & green gas station attendant, & the BP sign, but not the actual station. lol. I also the Esso pumps with the little red gas station attendant. I have about 90 % of the 1-75 A series, about 40 % of the B series models, 30 % of the C series, etc. I've been collecting nice examples for years, but I still don't have all the boxes for what I have, and I'm always on the lookout for things I don't have, or cars in better shape. I have restored about 15 Lesney Matchboxes over the years, gaining the courage to do so after watch you, Lee and Marty's videos. heh. I even customized that Mercury police car into Andy Taylor's police car from the Andy Griffith show. It turned out very nice! I'll send you some photos of it when I get a better camera, Jim
I’m glad you’ve been restoring them Loston - there’s no reason not to give so many of these old worn castings a go…and even if it goes badly, you can do it again. The joy of the results is always so much fun!
Love it , awesome catalog. WOW . Great to see , so many to hunt down . P S . Where is the 1975 Hustler , September issue, Hot A__, F____ O___. Just play, Wheel Of Fortune, you’ll get it . 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Mike
Thanks Mike! I’ll keep watching your channel for the video of that 1975 issue…assuming you don’t have the “important” pages taped to your bench for inspiration. 🤣🤣🤣
So Jealous that you have one of these!! I want a '63 or '64 so much!! I have most of the matchbox cars in here! Love that Evening News truck a lot! It's such a simple little thing--no interiors--but I can see those little newspaper trucks delivering papers in London in the early '60s.
The Rentaset/Tv Service van is one of my favorites. It also was available as a "Radio Rental" van. The antenna and ladder are super important, as are the decals. The roof had a windscreen at the top, and it had the roll top door on the back! Just a lot of play value.
@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms Well, most of them for sale don't seem to have them, so I imagine they were lost or broken right away. lol. Interestingly enough, I have an original set with metal antenna and ladder, but I have four others with plastic antennas and ladders. Not sure if those accessories were originally metal or plastic? I want to say the metal stuff was the original, but I don't know for sure. Any idea?
@@lostonwallace1396 Not a clue for certain, but like you I would think the metal parts were the original...yet everything I find (after doing a little research) only indicates plastic parts so who knows what you might have?
@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms The metal parts look factory, but I suppose that someone could have made a mold of the plastic parts, and then maybe did a lead pouring or something?? I'll try to scan the metal parts if I get a chance this week. It's an interesting little mystery
So many fine castings! Great look back Jim!
Thanks for watching Ron!
Yes a good old concrete truck!! Right up my alley!! Great stuff Jim thanks for the ride!!!
Can't beat some of these old castings! Thanks for watching Eddie!
Very cool their Jim a few casting I would like to find stay safe and healthy out there have a good one and God bless my friend
Thanks JC! Always fun looking through these! You stay safe and healthy out there too my friend!
The refreshment trailer is the best. I love that casting so much
Isn't that the coolest thing!
I love that you do these, it brings back such fond memories.
Thanks Ray! They're fun videos to make.
Great video i collect the lesney mbx castings. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms thank you for sharing I really enjoyed seeing the old catalog
It was a very good year! That makes me a couple years younger than you!! Enjoyed it Jim, Thanks.
You darn young kids lol Thanks for watching!
This just made my day brother, this era of Matchbox is by far the best Matchbox vehicles ever produced. I probably have about 8 or 9 cars out of that catalog and pretty much mint condition, there are others in that catalog that are on my to buy list. That yellow garage thing that was on that one page that is on my list. Always looking forward to seeing what catalog you show next.
Thanks David! I have a bunch of catalogs coming up...many from companies other than Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Those are fun as I didn't even realize some of the companies existed until I got into the hobby a few years ago lol
I realized after looking through this catalogue with you that I don't have very many of the King Size vehicles. I have some of the BP Service Station stuff--the pumps & green gas station attendant, & the BP sign, but not the actual station. lol. I also the Esso pumps with the little red gas station attendant. I have about 90 % of the 1-75 A series, about 40 % of the B series models, 30 % of the C series, etc. I've been collecting nice examples for years, but I still don't have all the boxes for what I have, and I'm always on the lookout for things I don't have, or cars in better shape. I have restored about 15 Lesney Matchboxes over the years, gaining the courage to do so after watch you, Lee and Marty's videos. heh. I even customized that Mercury police car into Andy Taylor's police car from the Andy Griffith show. It turned out very nice! I'll send you some photos of it when I get a better camera, Jim
I’m glad you’ve been restoring them Loston - there’s no reason not to give so many of these old worn castings a go…and even if it goes badly, you can do it again. The joy of the results is always so much fun!
🔥🔥👍😎 more please 🙏
Thanks Dane! I have a lot more of them in the pile lol
Love it , awesome catalog.
WOW .
Great to see , so many to hunt down .
P S . Where is the 1975 Hustler , September issue, Hot A__, F____ O___.
Just play, Wheel Of Fortune, you’ll get it .
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mike
Thanks Mike! I’ll keep watching your channel for the video of that 1975 issue…assuming you don’t have the “important” pages taped to your bench for inspiration. 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂
I did years ago . But wife and kid got in the way .
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😳
I’ll have to go back and rewatch this to add to my Diecast thrifting bucket list, I saw some I forgot about.
That’s what I always enjoy about these - finding things to look for or remembering ones I had long forgotten about.
So Jealous that you have one of these!! I want a '63 or '64 so much!! I have most of the matchbox cars in here! Love that Evening News truck a lot! It's such a simple little thing--no interiors--but I can see those little newspaper trucks delivering papers in London in the early '60s.
Really glad you were able to get one Loston! When I got this one and was flipping through it, I knew you were going to like seeing the news truck 👍
The Rentaset/Tv Service van is one of my favorites. It also was available as a "Radio Rental" van. The antenna and ladder are super important, as are the decals. The roof had a windscreen at the top, and it had the roll top door on the back! Just a lot of play value.
I wonder how many of them still had the antenna after a week of play? 🤣
@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms Well, most of them for sale don't seem to have them, so I imagine they were lost or broken right away. lol. Interestingly enough, I have an original set with metal antenna and ladder, but I have four others with plastic antennas and ladders. Not sure if those accessories were originally metal or plastic? I want to say the metal stuff was the original, but I don't know for sure. Any idea?
@@lostonwallace1396 Not a clue for certain, but like you I would think the metal parts were the original...yet everything I find (after doing a little research) only indicates plastic parts so who knows what you might have?
@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms The metal parts look factory, but I suppose that someone could have made a mold of the plastic parts, and then maybe did a lead pouring or something?? I'll try to scan the metal parts if I get a chance this week. It's an interesting little mystery
@@lostonwallace1396 Maybe someone did some lead pouring...or maybe you've found a prototype of some kind.
Very cool! I wonder some of them like the Ferarri and XKE really had wire wheels with spinner knockoffs?
wow