MATCHBOX 20 CAR COLLECTOR'S CASE STEERING WHEEL WITH DIECAST VEHICLES - 1980S

A MATCHBOX STEERING WHEEL-SHAPED COLLECTOR'S CASE IN BLACK PLASTIC, DESIGNED TO HOLD 20 DIECAST VEHICLES. THE CASE FEATURES EMBOSSED 'MATCHBOX' TEXT ON THE UPPER RIM AND '20 CAR COLLECTOR'S CASE' ON THE LOWER RIM, WITH A CHROME-EFFECT PLASTIC CENTRE HUB PLATE BEARING A MATCHBOX LOGO STICKER. THE CASE OPENS TO REVEAL INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE SLOTS ARRANGED IN A CIRCULAR LAYOUT. THE LOT INCLUDES AN ASSORTMENT OF DIECAST VEHICLES HOUSED WITHIN THE CASE, COMPRISING CARS, TRUCKS, VANS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN VARIOUS LIVERIES.

IDENTIFICATION:
* MAKER: MATCHBOX
* MARKINGS: EMBOSSED 'MATCHBOX' ON UPPER RIM, '20 CAR COLLECTOR'S CASE' ON LOWER RIM, MATCHBOX LOGO STICKER ON CENTRE HUB PLATE
* MATERIAL: MOULDED BLACK PLASTIC CASE WITH CHROME-EFFECT PLASTIC HUB PLATE
* PERIOD: 1980S

CONTENTS:
* ASSORTED MATCHBOX-SCALE DIECAST VEHICLES INCLUDING CARS, TRUCKS, VANS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
* VEHICLES DISPLAY VARIOUS BRANDED LIVERIES INCLUDING AMOCO TANKER, VOYAGER BUS, 24HR SERVICE TRUCK AND OTHERS
* MIX OF PASSENGER CARS, UTILITY VEHICLES, TRUCKS AND SPECIALTY VEHICLES

CONDITION:
THE STEERING WHEEL CASE SHOWS GENERAL AGE-RELATED WEAR WITH SURFACE SCUFFING TO THE PLASTIC RIM. THE CHROME-EFFECT CENTRE HUB PLATE HAS SURFACE OXIDATION AND TARNISHING. THE EMBOSSED LETTERING ON THE RIM REMAINS LEGIBLE. THE CASE HINGE AND LATCHING MECHANISM APPEAR INTACT. THE INDIVIDUAL DIECAST VEHICLES SHOW VARYING DEGREES OF PLAY WEAR INCLUDING PAINT CHIPS AND SCRATCHES CONSISTENT WITH USE OVER SEVERAL DECADES.

Item Size: Height: 32cm, Width: 32cm, Depth: 26cm, Weight: 10Kg

Mid-Century Modern (1940-1970); 1980S; English; Matchbox; Embossed 'Matchbox' Text On Upper Rim Of Steering Wheel Case, Plus Matchbox Logo Sticker On Centre Hub Plate; Plastic; The Steering Wheel Case Shows General Age-Related Wear. The Chrome-Effect Centre Hub Plate Has Surface Oxidation And Tarnishing. The Embossed Lettering On The Rim Remains Legible. The Case Latching And Hinge Mechanism Appear Intact. The Individual Diecast Vehicles Show Varying Degrees Of Play Wear Including Paint Chips An

Condition: Fair

334402+2

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia

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