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Regular Wheels 1 - 75 Series
1 - 10


The 1 - 75 Series was launched in 1953, following on the success of the model of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation coach. The Matchbox name was a brand name of the company Lesney Products founded in 1947 by Leslie and Rodney Smith. The 2 men, not related combined their names to create the Lesney brand. Jack Odell became a co-owner shortly afterwards. Examples of their early models can be seen in the Early Lesney section on this site. The next step in the pre-Matchbox story was when Jack Odell designed a scaled down version of the early Lesney roller for his daughter to take to school in a matchbox. This became the first of the 1 - 75 miniature range that extended to 1969. These were smaller than the early, larger models and priced at 1s. 6d. These were very popular and the larger, early models were soon phased out as production began on what to become the successful 1-75 series. The models were sold in replica matchboxes giving rise to the name of the series. For more information on the Lesney/Matchbox 1 - 75 series visit the sites shown on the Links section on the Home page.

I have produced a hard copy catalogue of many of the 1 - 75 variations, listing over 1,800 variations with 1,200+ photos
After requests from NZ Collectors, I have produced an updated catalogue to include the other model ranges such as Accessories, Major Pack & Kingsize with NZ$ valuations and with rare & HTF models colour highlighted.

For information on the catalogue, feedback and purchase details click here: 1-75 Series Variations Catalogue

I appreciate any feedback, comments and/or questions so feel free to email me tractorboy@xtra.co.nz



Click on a thumbnail to view a larger picture. Use your Back button to navigate between the pages. Box variations in brackets (B1), (E3) etc.
01 A1 Diesel Road Roller.jpg
1 A1 Diesel Road Roller
01 A3 Diesel Road Roller.jpg
1 A3 Diesel Road Roller(A Script)
01 A4 Diesel Road Roller.jpg
1 A4 Diesel Road Roller (B1)
01 A5 Diesel Road Roller.jpg
1 A5 Diesel Road Roller
01 A7 Diesel Road Roller.jpg
1 A7 Diesel Road Roller (B1)
01 B1 Road Roller.jpg
1 B1 Road Roller (B1)
01 B1B2box Road Roller.jpg
1 B1 Road Roller (B2)
01 B1 B1nobox Road Roller.jpg
1 B1 Road Roller
01 B2 Road Roller.jpg
1 B2 Road Roller (B1)
01 B2v Road Roller.jpg
1 B2v Road Roller
01 C3B3 Road Roller.jpg
1 C3 Road Roller (B3)
01 C5B5 Road Roller.jpg
1 C5 Road Roller (B5)
01 C5C Road Roller.jpg
1 C5 Road Roller (C)
01 C5C Road Roller.jpg
1 C Road Rollers
01 D1 Aveling Barford Road Roller.jpg
1 D1 Aveling Barford Road Roller
01 D Aveling Barford Road Roller.jpg
1 D2 Aveling Barford Road Roller (D1)
01 E Mercedes Benz Lorry.jpg
1 E1 Mercedes Benz Lorry (E4)
01 E3 Mercedes Benz Lorry.jpg
1 E3 Mercedes Benz Lorry (E4)
02 D Mercedes.jpg
2 D1 Mercedes Trailer (E4)
02 D1fbox Mercedes.jpg
2 D1 Mercedes Trailer (F2)
02 A1ABox Dumper.jpg
2 A1 Dumper (A)
02 A2 Dumper.jpg
2 A2 Dumper (B1)
02 A4B2 Dumper.jpg
2 A4 Dumper (B2)
02 A4v Dumper.jpg
2 A4 Dumper (B1)
02 Anail Dumper.jpg
2 A3 Dumper-with nail
02 B1 Dumper.jpg
2 B1 Dumper
02 B2B2box Dumper.jpg
2 B2 Dumper (B2)
02 B1B5 Dumper.jpg
2 B1 Dumper (B5)
02 B5cbox Dumper.jpg
2 B5 Dumper (C)
02 B7B1 Dumper.jpg
2 B7 Dumper (B1 REPRO)
02 C3 Murihill Dumper.jpg
2 C3 Murihill Dumper (D2)
02 C4 Murihill Dumper.jpg
2 C4 Murihill Dumper (D1)
03 A1script Cement Mixer.jpg
03 A1 Cement Mixer (Script box)
03 A2script Cement Mixer.jpg
03 A2 Cement Mixer (Script box)
03 A2 Cement Mixer.jpg
03 A2 Cement Mixer (B1)
03 A4 Cement Mixer.jpg
03 A4 Cement Mixer
03 A7 Cement Mixer.jpg
03 A7 Cement Mixer
03 B2 Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B2 Bedford Ton Tipper (C)
03 B4 Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B4 Bedford Ton Tipper (C)
03 B5 C Box Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B5 Bedford Ton Tipper (C)
03 B7 Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B7 Bedford Ton Tipper (C)
03 B12C Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B12 Bedford Ton Tipper (C)
03 B12D Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B12 Bedford Ton Tipper (D2)
03 B13 Bedford Ton Tipper.jpg
3 B13 Bedford Ton Tipper (D2)
03 B Bedford Ton Tipper Trim.jpg
3 B Bedford Ton Tipper Trim
03 B Bedford Ton Tipper Bed.jpg
3 B Bedford Ton Tipper Beds
03 C1 Mercedes Benz  Ambulance.jpg
3 C1 Mercedes Benz Ambulance
03 C Mercedes Benz  Ambulance.jpg
3 C2 Mercedes Benz Ambulance
03 C3 Mercedes Benz  Ambulance.jpg
3 C3 Mercedes Benz Ambulance (Repro E4)
03 C3v Mercedes Benz  Ambulance.jpg
3 C3 Mercedes Benz Ambulance (Cream)
04 A5 Massey Harris Tractor.jpg
4 A5 Massey Harris Tractor (A Script)
04 B1 Massey Harris Tractor.jpg
4 B1 Massey Harris Tractor (B2)
04 B3 Massey Harris Tractor.jpg
4 B3 Massey Harris Tractor
04 C1 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar.jpg
4 C3 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar
04 C2 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar.jpg
4 C4 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar (D1)
04 C4 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar.jpg
4 C5 Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar (D2)
04 C Sidecar half full brace.jpg
4 C Sidecar Full & 1/2 brace
04 C wide thin block.jpg
4 C wide & thin connecting block
04 Dv1 Dodge Stake Truck.jpg
4 D1 Dodge Stake Truck
04 Dv2 Dodge Stake Truck.jpg
4 D2 Dodge Stake Truck
04 Dv12rails Dodge Stake Truck.jpg
4 D1 & 2 chassis rails
04 D2 Dodge Stake Truck.jpg
4 D3 Dodge Stake Truck (E4)
04 D3 Dodge Stake Truck.jpg
4 D4 Dodge Stake Truck (F2)
05 A2 London Bus.jpg
5 A1 London Bus (B2)
05 A2v London Bus.jpg
5 A2 London Bus (A Script)
05 A3 London Bus.jpg
5 A3 London Bus
05 A3v London Bus.jpg
5 A3 London Bus (red grille)
05 A London Bus.jpg
5 A London Bus Selection
05 B1 London Bus.jpg
5 B1 London Bus
05 B22 London Bus.jpg
5 B2 London Bus
05 B9 London Bus.jpg
5 B9 London Bus
05 B3 London Bus.jpg
5 B10 London Bus
05 B11 London Bus.jpg
5 B11 London Bus
05 C1 London Bus.jpg
5 C1 London Bus (C)
05 C2 London Bus.jpg
5 C6 London Bus
05 C2dbox London Bus.jpg
5 C6 London Bus (D2)
05 C2 London Bus.jpg
5 C6v London Bus (label font)
05 C8B4 London Bus.jpg
5 C8 London Bus (B4)
05 D1box London Bus.jpg
5 D1 London Bus (E1)
05 D5 London Bus.jpg
5 D5 London Bus (E4)
05 D6 London Bus.jpg
5 D6 London Bus (F2)
05 D7 London Bus.jpg
5 D7 London Bus
05 D18 London Bus.jpg
05 D18 London Bus
06 A2 Quarry Truck.jpg
6 A1 Quarry Truck (B1)
06 A2script Quarry Truck.jpg
6 A2 Quarry Truck (A Script)
06 A2B2 Quarry Truck.jpg
6 A2 Quarry Truck (B2)
06 B2 Quarry Truck.jpg
6 B2 Quarry Truck
06 B3 Quarry Truck.jpg
6 B3 Quarry Truck (C)
06 B4b Quarry Truck.jpg
6 B4 Quarry Truck (B5)
06 B4 Quarry Truck.jpg
6 B4 Quarry Truck (D1)
06 B4custom Quarry Truck.jpg
6 B4 Quarry Truck-customised
06 C1 Euclid Quarry Truck.jpg
6 C1 Euclid Quarry Truck (E3)
06 C4 Euclid Quarry Truck.jpg
6 C4 Euclid Quarry Truck (D)
06 C4boxv Euclid Quarry Truck.jpg
D Box variation - number 6
06 C5 Euclid Quarry Truck.jpg
6 C5 Euclid Quarry Truck (E3)
06 C6 Euclid Quarry Truck.jpg
6 C6 Euclid Quarry Truck
06 D1 Ford Pick Up.jpg
6 D1 Ford Pick Up
06 D3 Ford Pick Up.jpg
6 D3 Ford Pick Up (F1)
07 A1script1 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A1 Horse Drawn Milk Float (A Script)
07 A1script Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A1 Horse Drawn Milk Float (A Script)
07 A1B1 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A1 Horse Drawn Milk Float (B1)
07 A1B2 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A1 Horse Drawn Milk Float (B2)
07 A2B5 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A2 Horse Drawn Milk Float (B5)
07 A3 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A3 Horse Drawn Milk Float
07 A8B2 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A11 Horse Drawn Milk Float (B2)
07 A12 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A11 Horse Drawn Milk Float
07 A12B2 Horse Drawn Milk Float.jpg
7 A12 Horse Drawn Milk Float (B2 early)
07 A Selection.jpg
7 A Selection
07 B2cbox Ford Anglia.jpg
7 B2 Ford Anglia (C)
07 B5 Ford Anglia.jpg
7 B5 Ford Anglia (D)
07 B11 Ford Anglia.jpg
7 B11 Ford Anglia (D2)
07 B12 Ford Anglia.jpg
7 B12 Ford Anglia (D2)
07 B17 C Box Ford Anglia.jpg
7 B17 Ford Anglia (C)
07 C1 Refuse Truck.jpg
7 C1 Refuse Truck (E4)
07 C Refuse Truck.jpg
7 C2 Refuse Truck (E4)
07 C Refuse Truck.jpg
7 C3 Refuse Truck (F2)
08 A1 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A1 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 A2 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A2 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 A4box Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A4 Caterpillar Bulldozer (B2)
08 A5B1 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A5 Caterpillar Bulldozer (B1)
08 A7 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A6 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 A10 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A10 Caterpillar Bulldozer (B1)
08 A10v Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 A10 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 B1 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 B1 Caterpillar Bulldozer (B2)
08 C2 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 C2 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 C2 C Box Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 C2 Caterpillar Bulldozer (C)
08 C5 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 C5 Caterpillar Bulldozer (C)
08 C5side Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 C5 Caterpillar Bulldozer
08 D4 Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 D3 Caterpillar Bulldozer (D2)
08 D4e Caterpillar Bulldozer.jpg
8 D3 Caterpillar Bulldozer (E1)
08 E1 Ford Mustang Fastback.jpg
8 E1 Ford Mustang Fastback (E4)
08 E2 Ford Mustang Fastback.jpg
8 E2 Ford Mustang Fastback (E4)
08 E3 Ford Mustang Fastback.jpg
8 E5 Ford Mustang Fastback (E4)
08 E5 Ford Mustang Fastback.jpg
8 E5 Ford Mustang Fastback (E4)
09 A2 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A2 Dennis Fire Escape
09 A3 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A3 Dennis Fire Escape (B1)
09 A3v Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A3 Dennis Fire Escape
09 A3detail Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A3 Dennis Fire Escape
09 A4 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A4 Dennis Fire Escape
09 B Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 B2 Dennis Fire Escape (B2)
09 B1detail Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 B1 Dennis Fire Escape
09 B1 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 B1 Dennis Fire Escape (darker)
09 B4 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 B4 Dennis Fire Escape (darker)
09 B6 Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 B6 Dennis Fire Escape
09 AB Dennis Fire Escape.jpg
09 A & B Dennis Fire Escape
09 C2 Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9 C2 Merryweather Fire Engine (D2)
09 C3 Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9 C3 Merryweather Fire Engine
09 C5 Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9 C5 Merryweather Fire Engine (D2)
09 C11 Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9 C11 Merryweather Fire Engine (D2)
09 C12 Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9 C12 Merryweather Fire Engine (D2)
09 Cht Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9C Merryweather Hose & Trim
09 Cf Merryweather Fire Engine.jpg
9C Merryweather Fire Engine
09 D Boat & Trailer.jpg
9 D1 Boat & Trailer
09 D Boat & Trailer.jpg
9 D2 Boat & Trailer (E)
10 A1 Mechanical Horse & Trailer.jpg
10 A1 Mechanical Horse & Trailer
10 B1B2box Mechanical Horse & Trailer.jpg
10 B1 Mechanical Horse & Trailer (B2)
10 B1 Mechanical Horse & Trailer.jpg
10 B1 Mechanical Horse & Trailer
10 B5 Mechanical Horse & Trailer.jpg
10 B5 Mechanical Horse & Trailer
10 AB Mechanical Horse & Trailer.jpg
10 A & B Mechanical Horse & Trailer
10 C2 Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C2 Sugar Container Truck (B5)
10 C2 Sugar Container Truck Crown.jpg
10 C2 Sugar Container Truck (Crown)
10 C3 Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C3 Sugar Container Truck (D1)
10 C8 Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C8 Sugar Container Truck (D2)
10 C14 Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C14 Sugar Container Truck (D1)
10 Cgroupf Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C Sugar Container Trucks
10 Cgroup Sugar Container Truck.jpg
10 C Sugar Container Trucks
10 D1 Pipe Truck 1.jpg
10 D1 Pipe Truck (E4)
10 D2 Pipe Truck.jpg
10 D2 Pipe Truck (E4)
10 D5 Pipe Truck.jpg
10 D5 Pipe Truck (Repro E4)

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