Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside

 Matchbox 1-75 Range

The Transit pikey pickup came with a crate in the back, a pile of tarmac would be more the thing - 'tarmac yer drive for yer mister?' It was always a shade of orange. Reddish orange to start with and a more yellowish orange later. The glass, seats and crate all have a range of colour variations though and some very late releases have a black baseplate.

The Ford Transit (66e) was first released in 1977 and remained in the range until 1982. There are 9 variations listed in Ramsay. Black bases are worth a little bit more and green interiors are to be looked out for too.

Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Bright Orange, Green Windows, Black Base, Yellow Seats

 Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Dark Orange, Green Windows, Unpainted Base, Brown Crate, Off White Seats Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Bright Orange, Green Windows, Unpainted Base, Beige Crate, White Seats

 Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Bright Orange, Green Windows, Black Base, Yellow Seats

Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Dark Orange, Green Windows, Unpainted Base, Brown Crate, Off White Seats

 Matchbox/Lesney 66e; Ford Transit Mark 1 Dropside; Bright Orange, Green Windows, Unpainted Base, Beige Crate, White Seats
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