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Back in 1986 Matchbox in the UK were approached by the BP Oil Company to produce a set of 12 Matchbox models from the 1-75 range for a promotion in BP petrol / gas stations in the UK. The promotion went ahead but BP used Corgi models instead of Matchbox. Because of the tight delivery schedule, Matchbox had already started production of the models in their Macau factory, many thousands had been produced.

These models were from the 1-75 range and featured the 'BP' logo on each model. Rather than scrap the models the BP logos were covered over with tampo printed logos, such as the blue and white 'Ford' badge on the Ford Escort model. These models were later on general sale in the USA. Some of the pre-production models with the original BP logos did make their way onto the collectors market. Please note the boxes and models mentioned here are a completely different range of models to those that Matchbox released in Holland around the same time.

For sale here is an original Matchbox facory produced empty card box for the Porsche 911 Turbo, not a reproduction, its a very rare item. Box is mint with a glue mark on one side.

The 12 different models produced were: MB-3 Porsche Turbo, 11 Lamborghini Countach, 15 Peugeot 205, 25 Audi Quattro, 33 Renault 11, 37 Ford Escort, 39 BMW Cabriolet, 43 Mercedes-Benz 500, 48 Astra GTE, 55 Ford Sierra, 56 VW Golf GTi, 70 Ferrari 308. I have no idea how many sets of these boxes were produced, I don't think many were printed.

BUY IT NOW TERMS: On offer here is a Matchbox cardboard box, not suitable for children. Please read and understand the following before placing your order.

PAYMENT METHOD: Please pay with Paypal, this is the only form of payment I accept. I will contact the buyer when the item has finished to advise the total cost including postage.

POSTAGE CHARGES: Postage is per item, I am happy to combine postage and insurance costs on multiple purchases. The postage charge includes the cost of a quality box, all items are sent well packed. Seller posts internationally (worldwide). High value items are sent by Royal Mail signed for service.

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