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1-75 Series[]

The following models were available in the 1-75 range for 1983. Note that the models varied between the U.S. and Rest of World markets.

Series No. Model Name First Year Released Brand Special Features Color [1] Photo
1
(Core)
Dodge Challenger 1982 Dodge Orange 8201 Chalenger R
2
(Core)
S2 Jet 1982 Hawker Siddeley Blue Mb002-01
3
(Core)
Porsche Turbo 1978 Porsche Red 20170103 013528
4
(Core)
'57 Chevy 1979 Chevrolet Red '57 Chevy - 7759df
5
(Core)
Jeep 4x4 1982 Jeep Brown Jeep 4x4 (MB005)
6
(USA)
IMSA Mazda RX-7 1983 Mazda Blue IMSA Mazda RX-7 (1983-85)
6
(ROW)
Mercedes 350SL 1974 Mercedes-Benz Maroon Mercedes 350SL (1983 ROW)
7
(USA)
Romping Rabbit 1982 Volkswagen Yellow 8207 Rompin Rabbit ylL
7
(ROW)
IMSA Mazda RX-7 1983 Mazda Blue IMSA Mazda RX-7 1983
8
(USA)
De Tomaso Pantera 1975 De Tomaso Red De Tomaso Pantera
8
(ROW)
Rover 3500 1982 Rover White Rover 3500 Police (1983)
9
(USA)
Fiat Abarth 1982 Fiat White 8274 Fiat Abarth whtorgL
9
(ROW)
AMX Pro-Stocker 1983 American Motors Grey Image-1
10
(Core)
Plymouth Gran Fury Police Car 1979 Plymouth White and Black 7910 Plymouth Gran Fury
11
(USA)
I.M.S.A. Mustang 1983 Ford Black 8311 IMSA Mustang
11
(ROW)
Car Transporter 1976 Bedford Orange & cream 7611 Car Transporter
12
(USA)
Pontiac Firebird 1975 Pontiac White Pontiac Firebird (16F)
12
(ROW)
Citroen CX 1979 Citroen White Mb012-04
13
(USA)
4x4 Open Back Truck 1982 Ford Yellow 8213 4x4 Open Back Truck L
13
(ROW)
Snorkel (1982) 1982 Leyland Red Snorkel (1983-86)
14
(USA)
1983 Corvette 1983 Chevrolet Grey 83 Corvette (Gray)
14
(ROW)
Articulated Tanker 1982 Leyland Red & white Articulated Tanker (1982)
15
(USA)
Ford Sierra XR4 1982 Ford White Ford Sierra XR4 (1983)
15
(ROW)
Fork Lift Truck 1973 Lansing Bagnall Orange & black Fork Lift Truck - Lansing Bagnall
16
(USA)
Pontiac Firebird SE 1982 Pontiac Red 8212 pontiac Firebird L
16
(ROW)
Pontiac T-Roof 1982 Pontiac Black Pontiac T-Roof (Black 1983)
17
(USA)
AMX Pro-Stocker 1983 American Motors Grey Image-1
17
(ROW)
Leyland Titan 1982 Leyland Red London bus 1982
18
(Core)
Hondarora 1975 Honda Removable tan rider Yellow Hondarora (1982)
19
(Core)
Peterbilt Cement Truck 1982 Peterbilt Green & orange MB019-01
20
(USA)
4x4 Jeep with canopy 1982 Jeep Black & white Jeep 4x4 (Black)
20
(France)
Police Patrol 1975 Range Rover Blue Police Patrol (1980 France)
20
(ROW)
Police Patrol 1975 Range Rover Brown Police Patrol Dakkar 1984
21
(USA)
Chevrolet Corvette 1979 Chevrolet Grey Mb115-01
21
(ROW)
Renault 5TL 1978 Renault Green & white Renault 5TL 1982
22
(USA)
4x4 Mini Pickup 1982 Ford Grey 1983 MB-22 Big Foot
22
(ROW)
Blaze Buster 1975 Generic Red Blaze Buster (MB-22)
23
(USA)
Audi Quattro 1982 Audi White "20" HNI 0016
23
(ROW)
Peterbilt Quarry Truck 1982 Peterbilt Yellow & grey Peterbilt Dump Truck (1982-84)
24
(Core)
Datsun 280 ZX 1983 Datsun opening doors Black 8224 Datsun280Z
25
(USA)
Ambulance 1978 Chevrolet White 41-C EMS Sticker
25
(ROW)
Audi Quattro 1982 Audi White "20" HNI 0016
26
(USA)
Cosmic Blues 1981 Generic White 8126 Cosmic Blues L
26
(ROW)
Volvo Cable Truck 1982 Volvo Orange Volvo Cable Truck Cast
27
(Core)
Swing Wing 1981 Generic Red and White Swept Wing Jet 1981 (Cast)
28
(Core)
Formula 5000 1981 Generic Copper 7836 Formula 5000
29
(Core)
Tractor Shovel 1976 Muir-Hill Bucket arms pivot Yellow and black Shovel Nose Tractor (1990)
30
(USA)
Peterbilt Quarry Truck 1982 Peterbilt Yellow & grey Peterbilt Dump Truck (1982-84)
30
(ROW)
Articulated Truck 1982 Leyland Blue & yellow Articulated Truck (1984)
31
(Core)
Mazda RX7 1981 Mazda Black & gold 8231 Mazda RX-7 L
32
(Core)
Atlas Excavator 1981 Atlas Yellow & black Excavator (1983-1989)
33
(Core)
Police Motorcycle 1977 Honda Fixed handlebars & rider White & black Police Motorcycle Honda 750 (1982)
34
(Core)
Chevy Pro Stocker 1981 Chevrolet Orange IMG 20170113 125944 (1024x768)
35
(USA)
Pontiac T-Roof 1982 Pontiac Black Pontiac T-Roof (Black 1983)
35
(ROW)
Volvo Zoo Truck 1982 Volvo Red & gray Volvo ZOO Truck 1985
36
(Core)
Refuse Truck 1980 Ford Blue & orange Refuse Truck (1982)
37
(USA)
Sun Burner 1982 Maserati opening doors Black 8237 Sunburner L
37
(ROW)
Matra Rancho 1982 Matra Yellow Matra Rancho 1984 (Yellow)
38
(Core)
Model A Ford Van 1982 Ford Blue & white Champion Spak Plugs Model A 20120525 JSCC
39
(USA)
Toyota Supra 1983 Toyota White Toyota Supra MB39-C2
39
(ROW)
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II 1979 Rolls-Royce Red Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II (1983)
40
(USA)
Corvette T-Roof 1982 Chevrolet White Corvette T-Roof (1983)
40
(ROW)
Horse-Box 1977 Bedford Yellow & brown LS 40B - 1983-1984 1-75 ROW
41
(USA)
Kenworth Aerodyne 1982 Kenworth Red Kenworth Aerodyne (Conventional) (1982)
41
(ROW)
Racing Porsche 935 1982 Porsche Blue Racing Porsche 935 1983
42
(Core)
1957 Ford Thunderbird 1982 Ford White & Red Ford Thunderbird (1983-85, 1-75)
43
(USA)
Peterbilt Conventional 1982 Peterbilt Black Image Not Available
43
(ROW)
0-4-0 Steam Loco 1979 Generic Red & black 0-4-0 Steam Loco MB43
44
(USA)
Chevy 4x4 Van 1982 Chevrolet White 8244 Chevy 4x4 Van WhtL
44
(ROW)
Citroen 15 CV 1983 Citroen Black Citroen 15 CV (1983-85)
45
(Core)
Kenworth Aerodyne 1982 Kenworth White Kenworth Aerodyne (1982)
46
(USA)
Beetle Streaker 1983 Volkswagen Body lifts up Blue Beetle Dragon (1983-84 Big Blue)
46
(ROW)
Ford Tractor and Harrow 1978 Ford Blue Tractor (1982)
47
(Core)
Jaguar SS100 1982 Jaguar Red Jaguar SS100 (1983 Red)
48
(USA)
Red Rider 1982 Generic Red 48d
48
(ROW)
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 1983 Mercedes-Benz Yellow Mercedes-Benz Unimog (Yellow 1983)
49
(Core)
Sand Digger 1983 Volkswagen Green Sand Digger (1983)
50
(Core)
Harley Davidson Motorcycle 1980 Harley-Davidson Removable Tan rider Tan Harley Davidson
51
(USA)
Midnight Magic 1981 Leyland Black 8151 Midnight Magic L
51
(ROW)
Pontiac Firebird SE 1982 Pontiac Red 8212 pontiac Firebird L
52
(Core)
BMW M1 1983 BMW White BMW M1 1983
53
(Core)
Flareside Pickup 1982 Ford Red 1983 Baja Bouncer
54
(Core)
NASA Tracking Vehicle 1982 Generic White MB-54
55
(USA)
Racing Porsche 935 1982 Porsche Blue Racing Porsche 935 1983
55
(ROW)
Ford Sierra XR4 1982 Ford White Ford Sierra XR4 (1983)
56
(USA)
Peterbilt Tanker 1982 Peterbilt Black 8256 Peterbilt Tanker BlkL
56
(ROW)
Mercedes 450 SEL 1979 Mercedes-Benz White & green MERCEDES 450SEL POLIZEI (1984)
57
(USA)
4x4 Mini Pickup 1982 Ford Blue 8357 4x4 Mini Pickup bluL
57
(ROW)
Carmichael Commando 1982 Range Rover / Carmichael Red Carmichael Commando (FIRE)
58
(Core)
Ruff Trek 1983 Holden Tan Ruff Trek (1983 1-75)
59
(Core)
Porsche 928 1980 Porsche Black 8259 Porsche 928
60
(USA)
Piston Popper 1982 Ford Orange Mustang matchbox piston popper
60
(ROW)
Toyota Supra 1983 Toyota White Toyota Supra MB39-C2
61
(Core)
Peterbilt Wreck Truck 1982 Peterbilt White & black 366C - 1983 1-75
62
(USA)
Chevrolet Corvette 1979 Chevrolet Black Chevrolet Corvette (MB-62 80-81)
62
(ROW)
Corvette T-Roof 1982 Chevrolet White Corvette T-Roof (1983)
63
(USA)
Snorkel (1982) 1982 Leyland Red Snorkel (1983-86)
63
(ROW)
4x4 Open Back Truck 1982 Ford Yellow 8213 4x4 Open Back Truck L
64
(Core)
Caterpillar D9 Tractor 1979 Caterpillar Yellow & black Image Not Available
65
(USA)
Bandag Bandit 1982 Kenworth Black 65c
65
(ROW)
Airport Coach 1977 Generic Lufthansa or British White or blue MB1982-AirportCoach (Large)
66
(Core)
Kenworth Race Truck 1982 Kenworth White 66d
67
(USA)
Flame Out 1983 Dodge White 8367 Flame Out
67
(ROW)
I.M.S.A. Mustang 1983 Ford Black 8311 IMSA Mustang
68
(USA)
Chevy Van 1979 Chevrolet Grey & blue 7968 Chevy Van gryL
68
(ROW)
Chevy 4x4 Van 1982 Chevrolet White 8244 Chevy 4x4 Van WhtL
69
(USA)
33 Willys Street Rod 1982 Willys Blue 8269 33 Willys Street Rod blu
69
(ROW)
1983/1984 Corvette 1983 Chevrolet Grey 83 Corvette (Gray)
70
(Core)
Ferrari 308 GTB 1981 Ferrari Red 8170 Ferrari 308 redgyL

(USA)
1962 Corvette 1982 Chevrolet White Chevrolet Corvette (1983 White)
71
(ROW)
Cattle Truck 1977 Dodge Bronze & yellow Image Not Available
72
(USA)
Maxi Taxi 1982 Ford Yellow 8272 Maxi Taxi
72
(ROW)
Dodge Commando 1982 Dodge Red, white & blue Dodge Command-(1982)
73
(Core)
Model A Ford 1979 Ford Brown Model A Ford (1983-84)
74
(USA)
Orange Peel 1982 Generic body lifts up White 8274 Orange Peel R
74
(ROW)
Fiat Abarth 1982 Fiat White 8274 Fiat Abarth whtorgL
75
(Core)
Helicopter 1982 Generic White Helicopter (1983)

Convoy[]

The following models were available in the Convoy range for 1983.

Series No. [2] Model Name [2] First Year Released Brand Special Features Color [2] Photo
CY-1 Kenworth Car Transporter 1982 Kenworth Red & cream Kenworth (1986-88 CY-1 Car Transporter)
CY-2 Kenworth Rocket Transporter 1982 Kenworth Grey, red, blue & white Kenworth NASA (Rocket I)
CY-3 Peterbilt Container Truck Peterbilt UNIROYAL Red, cream & black Image Not Available
CY-4 Kenworth Boat Transporter 1982 Kenworth Red, grey & white Kenworth (1983 CY-4 Boat Transporter)
CY-5 Peterbilt Covered Truck 1982 Peterbilt INTERSTATE TRUCKING White & green Peterbilt-Covered Truck (1983-84 Interstate Trucking))
CY-6 Kenworth Horsebox Kenworth Blue Grass FARMS Green & cream Horse Box Trailer Convoy.JPG
CY-7 Peterbilt Tanker 1982 Peterbilt SUPERGAS Black, yellow & red Tanker Trailer Convoy
CY-8 Kenworth Box Truck Kenworth Redcap White, red, black & yellow Image Not Available
CY-9 Kenworth Box Truck Kenworth MIDNIGHT X-PRESS Black, grey & red Image Not Available
CY-10 Kenworth Racing Transporter 1983 Kenworth x 2 MALONE White, blue & red Kenworth Racing Transporter (1983)
CY-11 Kenworth Helicopter Transporter 1982 Kenworth Grey & red Kenworth Transporter Helicopter (1982-83)

Super Kings[]

The following models were available in the Super Kings range for 1983.

Series No. [2] Model Name [2] First Year Released Brand Special Features [2] Color [2] Photo
K-3 Grain Transporter 1981 Bedford Kellog's Red & white Grain Transporter (1981-83)
K-8 Animal Transporter 1981 Mercedes-Benz Anitran Yellow, tan & white Animal Transporter (1981-84)
K-9 Fire Tender 1973 Generic Red Fire Tender (K9 1983-84)
K-10 Car Transporter 1982 Bedford Blue Car Transporter BEDFORD (K-10 1982)
K-13 Aircraft Transporter 1976 Generic Grey, white & red Aircraft Transporter (1982-84 K-13)
K-17 Articulated Container Truck 1974 Scammell 7up White, green & red Articulated Container Truck (K-17)
K-18 Articulated Tipper 1974 Ford CONDOR White & black Articulated Tipper (1983 CONDOR)
K-19 Security Truck 1979 Ford group4 White & red Security Truck (1982 group 4)
K-20 Peterbilt Wreck Truck 1980 Peterbilt Green & white Peterbilt Wrecker (K-20)
K-21 Ford Transcontinental 1979 Ford POLARA Green, white & blue Ford Transcontinental Ford Transcontinental (POLARA)
K-25 Digger and Plough 1977 Muir-Hill Yellow & red Digger
K-26 Cement Truck Bedford 1978 Bedford Orange & white Bedord Cement Truck (1983-84)
K-27 Ford Boat Transporter 1978 Ford 506 White, blue & red Ford Boat Transporter (K-27 Side)
K-28 Skip Truck Bedford 1978 Bedford Red & tan Skip Truck Bedford (1983)
K-31 Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck 1978 Peterbilt euro-express Blue, yellow, orange & red Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck (euro)
K-31 Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck 1978 Peterbilt PEPSI Blue, red & white Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck (PEPSI)
K-33 Cargo Hauler 1978 Scammell GAUNTLET Blue, orange & white Cargo Hauler (1982-83 K-33)
K-39 Snorkel Fire Engine 1980 ERF Red & white Snorkel Fire Engine (K-39
K-40 Delivery Truck and Fork Lift 1980 Ford PEPSI Red, white & blue Delivery Truck and Fork Lift (1980-83 K-40)
K-41 JCB Excavator 1981 JCB 808 Yellow, white & red JCB Excavator (1981-83)
K-43 Log Transporter 1981 Mercedes-Benz Green, red, yellow & brown Image Not Available
K-44 Bridge Transporter 1981 Berliet Yellow, white, red & brown Bridge Layer (1981-85 Constructions)
K-69 Jaguar & Caravan 1978 Jaguar & Europa Caravelle Gold, black & white Caravan Touring Set (1982-84 K-69 Gold Jaguar)
K-70 Porsche Turbo 1979 Porsche turbo Black Porsche Turbo (K-70 Black)
K-74 Volvo Estate 1980 Volvo Blue Volvo Estate (1983)
K-78 US Police Car 1980 Plymouth POLICE Blue & white US Police Car (K-78 1980-83 Blue)
K-79 Plymouth Gran Fury Taxi 1970 Plymouth Yellow Plymouth Gran Fury TAXI (1979-1983)
K-81 Suzuki 1981 Suzuki 7 White, red & yellow Suzuki (K-81 1981-83)
K-82 BMW Motor-Cycle 1981 BMW POLIZEI White, green & black BMW Motor-Cycle (1983 K-82)
K-83 Harley Davidson Motorcycle 1981 Harley Davidson POLICE White & grey Harley Davidson Motorcycle (K-83 1982-85-stickers)
K-84 Peugeot 305 1981 Peugeot 14 & expo White, red & blue PEUGEOT 305 -1981
K-86 VW Golf 1982 Volkswagen Black, yellow & red VW Golf (1982-84)
K-89 Forestry Set 1982 Range Rover Kielder Forest Yellow Forestry Set (1982-84)
K-90 Matra Rancho 1982 Matra TRANS GLOBAL COURIERS Red & white Matra Rancho (1982-84 K-90)
K-91 Motorcycle Racing Set 1982 Plymouth & 2 x Honda Silver & red Motorcycle Racing Set (82-84 K-91)
K-92 Helicopter Transporter 1982 Ford & Kaman Yellow, green & white Helicopter Transporter (1982-85)
K-93 Lamp Maintenance Set 1982 Mercedes-Benz Yellow & orange Unimog Lamp Maintainance Set (1982-83K-93)
K-95 Audi Quattro 1982 Audi 1 White, black & red Image Not Available
K-96 Volvo Ambulance 1983 Volvo White & red VOLVO Ambulance (1983-84)
K-97 Range Rover Police Set 1983 Range Rover & 2 x Honda POLICE White & red Range Rover Police Set (K-97)
K-98 Porsche 944 1983 Porsche Grey & blue Porsche 944 (1983 84 K-98)
K-99 Dodge Polizei Van 1983 Dodge POLIZEI White, green & red Dodge Polizei Van (K-99)
K-100 Ford Sierra XR4i 1983 Ford Grey Ford Sierra XR4i (1983 Silver)
K-101 Racing Porsche 1983 Porsche 16 Gold Racing Porsche (1983)
K-102 Race Support Set 1983 Dodge & Porsche TEAM PORSCHE Yellow, white & black Race Support Set (1983-86 K-102)
K-103 Peterbilt Tanker Truck 1983 Peterbilt COMET Grey & blue Peterbilt Tanker Truck (1983-85)
K-104 Rancho-Rescue Set 1983 Matra COASTGUARD PATROL White, black, blue & red Rancho-Rescue Set (1983-1986 K-104)

Models of Yesteryear[]

The following models were available in the Models of Yesteryear range for 1983.

Series No. [2] Model Name [2] First Year Released Brand Special Features [2] Color [2] Photo
Y-1 1936 SS 100 Jaguar 1977 Jaguar Green 1936 SS 100 Jaguar (Y-1, Green)
Y-3 1912 Model T Ford Tanker 1982 Ford "BP" Green & red Image Not Available
Y-3 1912 Model T Ford Tanker 1982 Ford EXPRESS DAIRY [3] Blue & white Ford Model T Tanker (Express Dairy)
Y-4 1930 Model J Duesenberg Town Car Duesenberg Cream & brown Image Not Available
Y-5 1927 Talbot Van 1978 Talbot CHIVERS & SONS LTD. Cream & green Image Not Available
Y-6 1920 Rolls Royce Fire Engine 1978 Rolls-Royce Red Rolls-Royce Fire Engine
Y-8 1945 MG T.C. MG Blue & brown 1945 MG T.C. (Y-8, blue)
Y-10 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost (Y-10, silver)
Y-12 1912 Ford Model T 1979 Ford Captain Morgan Black & white Image Not Available
Y-12 1912 Ford Model T 1979 Ford HOOVER [4] Orange & black Ford Model T Van (Hoover)
Y-13 1918 Crossley Crossley Carlsberg Cream & brown Image Not Available
Y-14 1931 Stutz Bearcat 1974 Stutz Cream & green Stutz Bearcat (1981-84)
Y-15 1930 Packard Victoria 1969 Packard Black, red & white 1930 Packard Victoria
Y-16 1928 Mercedes Benz 'SS' 1972 Mercedes-Benz Blue, white & black Mercedes-Benz SS, 1928 (Y-16, blue & white)
Y-18 1937 Cord Model 812 Supercharged Convertible Phaeton Sedan Cord Dark red & white 1937 Cord Model 812 Supercharged Convertible Phaeton Sedan (Y-18, dark red & white)
Y-19 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster 1935 1980 Auburn Off-white & black Image Not Available
Y-20 Mercedes-Benz 540 K 1981 Mercedes-Benz Grey & black Mercedes Benz 540K (1981-84)
Y-21 1930 Ford Model A Ford A & J BOX Brown, tan & black Ford Model A (Y-21)
Y-22 1930 Ford Model A Van Ford OXO Red & black Ford Model A (Y-22, Oxo)
Y-23 1922 AEC Omnibus AEC Schweppes Red Image Not Available
Y-24 1927 Bugatti T44 Bugatti Black & yellow Bugatti Type 44 (Y-24)
Y-25 Renault Renault Perrier Green & white Renault (Y-25, Perrier)

References[]

  1. MB75 Yearly Standard Range of Regular Models = 1983, www.mbxforum.com Retrieved 28 March 2018
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Matchbox 1983 (International edition catalog)
  3. Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, First Edition, 1989, pages 203 & 204
  4. Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1992 (UK collectors catalog)

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