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.
Over the following 15 years, Enfield-based Lledo
grew to be one of the most successful diecast manufacturers in the
world, and were very proud to have continued to manufacture in the UK
long after other manufacturers had shifted production to the Far East.
The Lledo "Marathons" were a range of more-modern buses and lorries.
This model depicts a Leyland Olympian bus, and it was released in 1987. There were two variations of this model. Both carried the same labels on the advertising panels, but on the "B" model they were on the opposite sides from the "A" model.
Excellent pre-owned condition. Box has very minor age-related wear and an old price sticker affixed, but no serious rips or splits. Model itself is clean and very good condition. See photos - all photos show actual item.