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Jack
Odell, one of the founders of the Matchbox diecast company, founded
Lledo (Odell backwards) in 1982, and launched the "Days Gone" range of
models in 1983, taking over a market previously popularised by the
Matchbox "Models of Yesteryear" series. Models produced by the
Enfield-based company became popular among collectors worldwide.
Lledo
specialised in the Promotional market, making models for companies and
organisations who wanted to have their own logo or livery on a model.
They also branched out into the souvenir business, forming a partnership
with Hertfordshire-based Stevelyn & Co., who purchased models made
by Lledo and applied their own finishes, to produce the "View Vans",
"ProMotor Vans" and "Souvenir Bus" ranges of souvenir models.
Stevelyn
would also work with clients who only wanted very small numbers of
models, below the minimum requirement for Lledo's Tampo-printing
process. With a minimum order of just 500, Lledo would supply "blank"
un-printed models to Stevelyn, who would finish them by applying labels
with the client's desired logos and designs.
These
models depict a 1932 AEC Regent bus, a model that was
introduced into the "Days Gone" range by Lledo in 1985, and proved a
popular choice among collectors. These examples were finished by Stevelyn, and sold as souvenirs to commemorate the 1996 Lledo Show, held at Gaydon Motor Museum in Warwickshire.
Very good pre-owned condition, in original boxes. Boxes for Red and Green models are very good, with minimal wear and no serious rips or splits. Box for Blue model has more noticeable wear, particularly to corners,and a heavy crease across the back. Models themselves are clean and very good condition, only being removed from boxes to photograph.