In orange with black plastic wheels with fine tread. This Foden was the first Matchbox model to have a major body component (the drum) made of plastic. This one is a later release without silver trim on the front 'Foden' badge.
This example has is near mint; there is one small chip on the edge of the rear deck. The type E3 box has some creasing, mainly on the plain sides, and an edge tear on one end flap. A price of 2/3 (two shillings and threepence) has been written in pencil on one face.
Scale: 1:98
Length: 66mm.
Approx Years: 1961 - 1968
Condition: Excellent, box Good
Shipping Weight: 50g
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