One (1) vintage Lesney Matchbox, #43b Aveling-Barford Tractor Shovel, issued August,1962. Michael J. Stannard 1953-1969 Matchbox 1-75 Collectors' Catalogue (1985 ed.) casting code 2, showing orange-yellow body and shovel, red driver and base, black plastic wheels, A type shovel arms (see Stannard page). 65 mm in length overall. See the Stannard catalogue reference page (last photo) for more important details about this casting and others within the 43b series. Scale as listed above is approximate, as with all Lesney models.
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part of the description. Additional photos can be taken upon request. This is
an adult collectible and not a toy for children because of small parts and
possible lead base paint on very early models. All Lesney products pictured in
this listing are of original production items. Only the model is for sale.
An original box is not included in this offering. The
original boxes are generally auctioned separately in a boxes-only auction.
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