1-75 Series[]
Most of the 1-75 Series models for 1974 were issued with Superfast wheels.
| Model No. [1] | Model Name [1] | First Year Released | Brand | Notes / Features | Color [1] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mod Rod | 1971 | Generic | Yellow | ||
| 2 | Jeep Hot Rod | 1971 | Jeep | Pink | ||
| 3 | Monteverdi Hai | 1973 | Monteverdi | opening doors | Orange | |
| 4 | Gruesome Twosome | 1971 | Generic | Red |
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| 5 | Lotus Europa | 1969 | Lotus | opening doors | Metallic pink | |
| 6 | Mercedes 350SL | 1974 | Mercedes-Benz | Orange & black |
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| 7 | Hairy Hustler | 1971 | Generic | Metalflake red-orange | ||
| 8 | Wildcat Dragster | 1971 | Ford | Orange |
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| 9 | AMX Javelin | 1972 | AMC | opening doors | Metalflake light green | |
| 10 | Piston Popper | 1973 | Ford | Rola-matic pistons move up and down when car rolls | Metallic blue | |
| 11 | Flying Bug | 1972 | Volkswagen | Metalflake dark red | ||
| 12 | Setra Coach | 1971 | Setra | Red & white |
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| 13 | Baja Buggy | 1971 | Generic | Metalflake light green | ||
| 14 | Iso Grifo | 1968 | Iso | opening doors | Light blue | |
| 15 | Fork Lift Truck | 1972 | Lansing Bagnall | tow hook | Red | |
| 16 | Badger | 1974 | Generic | Rola-matic radar spins when rolled | Bronze | |
| 17 | The Londoner | 1972 | Daimler | Red | ||
| 18 | Field Car | 1969 | International | Yellow | ||
| 19 | Road Dragster | 1971 | Generic | Red | ||
| 20 | Lamborghini Marzal | 1969 | Lamborghini | Orange |
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| 21 | Rod Roller | 1973 | Generic | front roller turns with steering stick | Yellow | |
| 22 | Freeman Inter-City Commuter | 1971 | Freeman | Metallic pink | ||
| 23 | Volkswagen Camper | 1970 | Volkswagen | Orange | ||
| 24 | Team Matchbox | 1973 | Generic | Metalflake dark red | ||
| 25 | Mod Tractor | 1972 | Generic | tow hook | Metalflake pink | |
| 26 | Big Banger | 1972 | Generic | Red |
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| 27 | Lamborghini Countach | 1973 | Lamborghini | opening rear engine cover | Yellow |
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| 28 | Stoat | 1974 | Generic | Rola-matic soldier spins when rolled | Metalflake gold | |
| 29 | Racing Mini | 1971 | Mini | Metalflake red | ||
| 30 | Beach Buggy | 1971 | Generic | Metallic pink | ||
| 31 | Volks-Dragon | 1972 | Volkswagen | Red | ||
| 32 | Maserati Bora | 1972 | Maserati | opening doors | Metalflake pink |
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| 33 | Datsun 126X | 1973 | Datsun | Opening rear engine cover | Yellow |
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| 34 | Formula 1 | 1971 | Generic | Purple | ||
| 35 | Merryweather Fire Engine | 1970 | Merryweather | Red | ||
| 36 | Hot Rod Draguar | 1971 | Generic | Pink |
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| 37 | Soopa Coopa | 1972 | Generic | Blue | ||
| 38 | Stingeroo | 1972 | Generic | Magenta | ||
| 39 | Clipper | 1973 | Generic | Rola-matic exhaust tips move up and down when rolled | Metallic pink | |
| 40 | Vauxhall Guildsman | 1971 | Vauxhall | Pink | ||
| 41 | Siva Spyder | 1972 | Siva | Red | ||
| 42 | Tyre Fryer | 1972 | Generic | Blue | ||
| 43 | Dragon Wheels | 1972 | Volkswagen | Body lifts up | Light green | |
| 44 | Boss Mustang | 1972 | Ford | opening hood | Yellow with black hood | |
| 45 | Ford Group 6 | 1969 | Ford | Metallic dark red | ||
| 46 | Stretcha Fetcha | 1972 | Generic | opening rear door | White | |
| 47 | Beach Hopper | 1974 | Generic | Rola-matic driver moves up and down when rolled | Blue | |
| 48 | Pi-Eyed Piper | 1972 | Dodge | Blue |
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| 49 | Chop Suey | 1973 | Generic | Pink |
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| 50 | Articulated Truck | 1973 | Generic | pivoting removable trailer | Yellow cab with light blue trailer | |
| 51 | Citroen S.M. | 1972 | Citroen | opening doors | Red-orange | |
| 52 | Dodge Charger MkIII | 1970 | Dodge | opening canopy | Light green | |
| 53 | Tanzara | 1972 | Leyland | opening rear hatch | Orange | |
| 54 | Ford Capri | 1971 | Ford | opening hood | Red |
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| 55 | Mercury Commuter Police Car | 1971 | Mercury | White | ||
| 56 | Hi-Tailer | 1974 | Generic | White |
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| 57 | Wildlife Truck | 1973 | Ford | Rola-matic, lion rotates | Yellow | |
| 58 | Woosh-N-Push | 1972 | Generic | Yellow | ||
| 59 | Mercury Park Lane Fire Chief Car | 1971 | Mercury | Red |
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| 60 | Lotus Super Seven | 1971 | Lotus | Orange | ||
| 61 | Blue Shark | 1971 | Generic | Blue | ||
| 62 | Renault 17TL | 1974 | Renault | opening doors | Red | |
| 63 | Freeway Gas Tanker | 1973 | Generic | pivoting removable trailer | Red with white plastic trailer | |
| 64 | Slingshot Dragster | 1971 | Generic | Blue | ||
| 65 | Saab Sonnet | 1973 | Saab | opening rear hatch | Blue | |
| 66 | Mazda RX 500 | 1972 | Mazda | opening rear hatch | Orange |
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| 67 | Hot Rocker | 1973 | Ford | Rola-matic engine hops when rolled | Light green | |
| 68 | Porsche 910 | 1970 | Porsche | Red | ||
| 69 | Turbo Fury | 1973 | Generic | Rolamatic rear blades spin when rolled | Red |
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| 70 | Dodge Dragster | 1973 | Dodge | body opens | Pink | |
| 71 | Jumbo Jet | 1973 | Generic | Blue | ||
| 72 | Hovercraft SRN 6 | 1972 | Saunders-Roe | White | ||
| 73 | Weasel | 1974 | Generic | Rolamatic gun turret pivots when rolled | Light green | |
| 74 | Toe Joe | 1972 | Generic | pivoting booms & hooks | Light green | |
| 75 | Alfa Carabo | 1971 | Alfa Romeo | Pinkish-purple |
Super Kings[]
The following models were available in the Super Kings range for 1974.
| Model No. | Model Name | First Year Released | Brand | Notes / Features | Color | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-1 | Hydraulic Excavator | 1970 | O&K | Operational boom | Red and gray |
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| K-2 | Scammell Heavy Wreck Truck | 1969 | Scammell | Operational boom and hooks | Gold with red boom |
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| K-3 | Mod Tractor and Trailer | 1974 | Generic | removable trailer with dumping bed | Blue and yellow |
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| K-4 | Big Tipper | 1974 | Generic | Dumping bed | Dark red with yellow dump bed | |
| K-5 | Muir-Hill Tractor and Trailer | 1972 | Muir-Hill | Removable trailer with dumping bed | Yellow | |
| K-6 | Cement Mixer | 1971 | GMC | Mixer drum spins with wheels | Blue cab with red chassis and yellow plastic drum | |
| K-7 | Racing Car Transporter | 1973 | Generic | Opening doors and ramp | Yellow |
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| K-8 | Caterpillar Traxcavator | 1970 | Caterpillar | Shovel deck raises and lowers | Yellow |
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| K-9 | Fire Tender | 1973 | Generic | Rotating ladder | Red |
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| K-10 | Pipe Truck | 1967 | Scammell | Removable trailer, w/six interlocking pipes | Pink |
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| K-11 | DAF Car Transporter | 1969 | DAF | car ramp & upper deck raises & lowers | Yellow cab with orange and yellow trailer | |
| K-12 | Scammell Crane Truck | 1969 | Scammell | Operational boom | Orange |
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| K-13 | Building Transporter | 1971 | DAF | Removable unassembled Yellow site hut | Light green |
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| K-14 | Freight Truck | 1971 | Scammell | Blue |
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| K-15 | Londoner | 1973 | Daimler | Red |
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| K-16 | Petrol Tanker | 1974 | Ford | removable trailer | Red, with white tank trailer |
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| K-17 | Articulated Container Truck | 1974 | Scammell | Removable trailer and containers | Red truck, with white containers |
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| K-18 | Articulated Tipper | 1974 | opening ramps with four removable white horses | Red truck with yellow trailer |
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| K-19 | Scammel Tipper Truck | 1967 | Scammell | Dumping bed | Red truck with yellow dump bed |
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| K-20 | Cargo Hauler | 1973 | DAF | Removable pallets with lift truck and ramp | Lime green |
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| K-21 | Tractor Transporter | 1974 | Generic | Two removable Mod Tractors | Blue |
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| K-22 | Hovercraft | 1974 | Suanders-Roe | White & blue |
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| K-23 | Low Loader and Bulldozer | 1974 | Scammell | "Snap lock" trailer with recovery winch | Blue truck with gold trailer and red bulldozer |
Speed Kings[]
The following models were available in the Speed Kings range for 1974.
| Series No. | Model Name | First Year Released | Brand | Special Features | Color | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-24 | Lamborghini Miura | 1969 | Lamborghini | Opening rear engine cover | Pinkish-red |
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| K-25 | Sea Burst Power Boat and Trailer | 1971 | White and orange boat with yellow trailer |
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| K-26 | Mercedes Benz Ambulance | 1971 | Mercedes-Benz | opening doors and rear hatch with removable stretcher | White |
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| K-27 | Camping Cruiser | 1971 | Generic | opening rear door and top hatch | Yellow |
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| K-28 | Drag Pack | 1971 | Mercury & Mercury | Mercury Commuter with Cougar Dragster on Trailer | Light green Mercury Commuter / pink Cougar Dragster / yellow trailer | |
| K-29 | Miura Seaburst Set | 1971 | Lamborghini | Lamborghini Muira with Seaburst Power Boat on Trailer | Lamborghini Muira with white and orange boat on yellow trailer |
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| K-30 | Mercedes C1.11 | 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | opening rear hatch | Light green | |
| K-31 | Bertone Runabout | 1972 | Bertone | Orange | ||
| K-32 | Shovel Nose | 1972 | Generic | opening hatch | Yellow | |
| K-33 | Citroen SM | 1972 | Citroen | opening doors | Dark red | |
| K-34 | Thunderclap | 1972 | Generic | Yellow | ||
| K-35 | Lightning | 1972 | Generic | Red | ||
| K-36 | Bandolero | 1972 | Generic | Blue | ||
| K-37 | Sandcat | 1973 | Generic | Orange & black |
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| K-38 | Gus's Gulper | 1973 | Ford | body lifts up | Pink |
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| K-39 | Milligan's Mill | 1973 | Ford | body lifts up | Lime green | |
| K-40 | Blaze Trailer | 1973 | Generic | hatch lifts up | Red | |
| K-41 | Fuzz Buggy | 1973 | Generic | hatch lifts up | White | |
| K-42 | Nissan 270X | 1973 | Nissan | hatch lifts up | Orange |
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| K-43 | Cambuster | 1973 | Generic | Yellow |
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| K-44 | Bazooka | 1973 | Generic | Red | ||
| K-45 | Marauder | 1973 | Generic | Pink | ||
| K-46 | Racing Car Pack | 1970 | Mercury & generic | Mercury Commuter with Thunderclap on Trailer | Yellow Mercury, yellow Thunderclap, blue & yellow trailer |
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| K-47 | Easy Rider | 1973 | Generic | Blue and red trike with yellow rider |
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| K-48 | Mercedes 350 SLC | 1973 | Mercedes-Benz | Opening doors | Red |
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| K-49 | Ambulance | 1973 | Generic | White | ||
| K-50 | Street Rod | 1973 | Ford | Green |
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| K-51 | Barracuda | 1973 | Generic | Blue | ||
| K-52 | Datsun 240 Z Rally Car | 1974 | Datsun | opening hood | Yellow |
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Battle Kings[]
The following models were available in the Battle Kings range for 1974.
| Model No. | Model Name | First Year Released | Brand | Notes / Features | Color | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-101 | Sherman Tank | 1974 | Gold |
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| K-102 | A2 Tank | 1974 | Green |
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| K-103 | Chieftan Tank | 1974 | Green |
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| K-104 | King Tiger Tank | 1974 | Gray |
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| K-105 | Hover-Raider | 1974 | Green |
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| K-106 | Tank Transporter | 1974 | Green truck and trailer with tan A2 Tank |
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| K-107 | 155 mm Self Propelled Howitzer | 1974 | Green | |||
| K-108 | M3A1 Half Track A.P.C. | 1974 | Green |
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Sky Busters[]
The following models were available in the Sky Busters range for 1974.
| Model No. [2] | Model Name [2] | First Year Released | Brand | Notes / Features [2] | Color [2] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB-1 | Lear Jet | 1973 | Gates | Yellow & white |
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| SB-2 | Corsair A7D | 1973 | Ling-Temco-Vought | Green & white |
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| SB-3 | A300B Airbus | 1973 | Airbus | AIR FRANCE | White & grey |
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| SB-4 | Mirage F1 | 1973 | Dassault | Red |
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| SB-5 | Starfighter F104 | 1973 | Lockheed | White & grey |
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| SB-6 | MIG 21 | 1973 | Mikoyan-Gurevich | Blue |
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| SB-7 | Junkers 87B | 1973 | Junkers | Green |
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| SB-8 | Spitfire | 1973 | Supermarine | Green & gold |
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| SB-9 | Cessna 402 | 1973 | Cessna | Green & white |
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| SB-10 | Boeing 747 | 1973 | Boeing | BOAC | White & blue |
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| SB-11 | Alpha Jet | 1973 | Dassault/Dornier | Red & white | ||
| SB-12 | Skyhawk A-4F | 1973 | McDonnell Douglas | Blue & white |
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| SB-13 | DC10 | 1973 | McDonnell Douglas | SWISSAIR | White & red |
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| SB-14 | Cessna 210G | 1973 | Cessna | White & orange |
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| SB-15 | Phantom F4E | 1973 | McDonnell Douglas | Red & white |
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| SB-16 | Corsair F4U-4 | 1973 | Vought | Blue |
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Models of Yesteryear[]
The following models were available in the Models of Yesteryear range for 1974.
| Model No. [2] | Model Name [2] | First Year Released | Brand | Notes / Features [2] | Color [2] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y-1 | 1911 Model T Ford | 1966 | Ford | Cream & red |
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| Y-2 | 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall | 1971 | Vauxhall | Blue & grey | ||
| Y-3 | 1934 Riley M.P.H. | 1973 | Riley | Red | ||
| Y-4 | 1909 Opel Coupe | 1967 | Opel | Orange & black |
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| Y-5 | 1907 Peugeot | 1969 | Peugeot | Gold & black |
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| Y-6 | 1913 Cadillac | 1967 | Cadillac | Metalflake green |
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| Y-7 | 1912 Rolls-Royce | 1968 | Rolls-Royce | Gold & red |
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| Y-8 | 1914 Stutz | 1969 | Stutz | Metalflake blue |
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| Y-9 | 1912 Simplex | 1968 | Simplex | Red & black |
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| Y-10 | 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost | 1969 | Rolls-Royce | White & red |
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| Y-11 | 1938 Lagonda Drophead | 1973 | Lagonda | Red & gold |
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| Y-12 | 1909 Thomas Flyabout | 1967 | Thomas | Purple & black [3] |
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| Y-13 | 1918 Crossley RAF Tender | 1973 | Crossley | Red cross | Blue & tan | |
| Y-14 | 1931 Stutz Bearcat | 1973 | Stutz | Light green & dark green |
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| Y-15 | 1930 Packard Victoria | 1969 | Packard | Gold & brown | ||
| Y-16 | 1928 Mercedes Benz 'SS' | 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | Metallic green |
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References[]
External links[]
- Matchbox Collectors Catalogue - 1974 (UK Edition, complete), www.flipsnack.com
- Matchbox Collectors Catalogue - 1974 (USA Edition, complete), realpriceguides.com, as archived at web.archive.org
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