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1938 Hispano Suiza
Debut Series Models of Yesteryear
Produced 1975 [1] to 1990
Number Y-17
1938 Hispano Souza (Y-17) 1973


Versions[]

This model of a 1938 Hispano Suiza has been issued in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Country Notes / Variations Photo
Y-17 1975 [1]

1976
1977
1978
1979

Models of Yesteryear Red & black Image Not Available 1938 Hispano Souza (Y-17) 1973
Y-17 1980 [1]
1981 [2]
1982 [3]
Models of Yesteryear Silver & blue [1] Image Not Available Image Not Available
Y-17 1986 [1]
1987 [4]
1988 [5]
1989 [6]
Models of Yesteryear Green [1] Image Not Available 1938 Hispano Suiza (Y-17, green)
YY-17 1990 Models of Yesteryear Green & white [7] Image Not Available Image Not Available

Note: The 1938 Hispano Suiza was shown in silver and black in the 1973 Catalogue but was delayed until 1975 when it was finally issued in red & black.[1]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, First Edition, 1989, page 189
  2. Matchbox Catalogue 1981/82
  3. Matchbox Collectors Catalogue 1982/83
  4. Matchbox 1987 (catalogue)
  5. Matchbox 1988 (catalogue)
  6. Matchbox 1989 (International edition collector's catalog)
  7. Matchbox 1990 (UK dealer catalog)
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