Matchbox No.45
Matchbox No. 45 Vauxhall Victor in FLAME RED. Very, very near mint/boxed. Exceptional. A very rare find from The 25 Year Collection in California.
Notes
One of the rarest Matchbox 1-75 models. Nearly always found in Primrose Yellow, this is first issue in Flame Red.
In virtually mint condition, with a silver trim, grey metal wheels and a matte black base. Tow hook. Correct without dashboard casting bar.
Issued 1958.
The strongly-coloured, crisp B2 box shows minimal wear. Tiny strip of surface loss on a non-picture side.
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