Matchbox 37c; Dodge Cattle Truck

Officially known as Skip Truck - I added the 'Atlas' because it shares a cab with the Atlas tipper (23f) and it helps identify the thing. At the risk of being boring I mention again that Matchbox in the seventies seemed incapable of making any vehicle that was recognisable on the roads anywhere, and this is an example.

The 37e Skip Truck was introduced into the range in 1976 and was produced right through to 1982. The first releases were red and the red trucks remained in the range through to 1981. They are found with yellow or blue skips , plated, grey or orange seats and black or brown bases. Of this bunch look for yellow skip, plated seats, yellow windows & black base - but don't get too excited, £15 mint & boxed is the best you'll get.

In 1977 there were some orange releases and they are hard to find and worth finding too. The last release in 1981/2 is metallic blue and of low value. So look out for orange.