Lledo Days Gone Diecast Model

LP15-158B AEC Regent Double Deck Bus

Bowlers / Manchester Toy Fair 1990 - Trafford Park

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, serving a market previously popularised by the Matchbox "Models of Yesteryear" series.

The 1932 AEC Regent Double Deck Bus has been a staple of the Days Gone range since 1985 and has appeared in hundreds of different liveries. The promotional market became Lledo's bread and butter, with the AEC Bus also proving a favourite for companies and organisations who would order limited runs of the model with their own livery.

This model was commissioned in 1990 by C. & C. Models to commemorate the Manchester Toy Fair. The destination shown on the front is "Trafford Park", and this was a Limited Edition model, with only 300 made. It comes complete with its own uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Excellent used condition in original box and complete with Certificate.  Box has minor wear, and a few light creases, but no serious rips or splits and no taped-up corners. Model itself is clean and near mint condition. See photos - all photos show actual item.