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 | ||
2 (Core) |
S2 Jet | 1982 | Hawker Siddeley | Blue | ||
3 (Core) |
Porsche Turbo | 1978 | Porsche | Red | ||
4 (Core) |
'57 Chevy | 1979 | Chevrolet | Red | ||
5 (Core) |
Jeep 4x4 | 1982 | Jeep | Brown | ||
6 (USA) |
IMSA Mazda RX-7 | 1983 | Mazda | Blue | ||
6 (ROW) |
Mercedes 350SL | 1974 | Mercedes-Benz | Maroon | ||
7 (USA) |
Romping Rabbit | 1982 | Volkswagen | Yellow | ||
7 (ROW) |
IMSA Mazda RX-7 | 1983 | Mazda | Blue | ||
8 (USA) |
De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 | De Tomaso | Red | ||
8 (ROW) |
Rover 3500 | 1982 | Rover | White | ||
9 (USA) |
Fiat Abarth | 1982 | Fiat | White | ||
9 (ROW) |
AMX Pro-Stocker | 1983 | American Motors | Grey | ||
10 (Core) |
Plymouth Gran Fury Police Car | 1979 | Plymouth | White and Black | ||
11 (USA) |
I.M.S.A. Mustang | 1983 | Ford | Black | ||
11 (ROW) |
Car Transporter | 1976 | Bedford | Orange & cream | ||
12 (USA) |
Pontiac Firebird | 1975 | Pontiac | White | ||
12 (ROW) |
Citroen CX | 1979 | Citroen | White | ||
13 (USA) |
4x4 Open Back Truck | 1982 | Ford | Yellow | ||
13 (ROW) |
Snorkel (1982) | 1982 | Leyland | Red | ||
14 (USA) |
1983 Corvette | 1983 | Chevrolet | Grey | ||
14 (ROW) |
Articulated Tanker | 1982 | Leyland | Red & white | ||
15 (USA) |
Ford Sierra XR4 | 1982 | Ford | White | ||
15 (ROW) |
Fork Lift Truck | 1973 | Lansing Bagnall | Orange & black | ||
16 (USA) |
Pontiac Firebird SE | 1982 | Pontiac | Red | ||
16 (ROW) |
Pontiac T-Roof | 1982 | Pontiac | Black | ||
17 (USA) |
AMX Pro-Stocker | 1983 | American Motors | Grey | ||
17 (ROW) |
Leyland Titan | 1982 | Leyland | Red | ||
18 (Core) |
Hondarora | 1975 | Honda | Removable tan rider | Yellow | |
19 (Core) |
Peterbilt Cement Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | Green & orange | ||
20 (USA) |
4x4 Jeep with canopy | 1982 | Jeep | Black & white | ||
20 (France) |
Police Patrol | 1975 | Range Rover | Blue | ||
20 (ROW) |
Police Patrol | 1975 | Range Rover | Brown | ||
21 (USA) |
Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 | Chevrolet | Grey | ||
21 (ROW) |
Renault 5TL | 1978 | Renault | Green & white | ||
22 (USA) |
4x4 Mini Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Grey | ||
22 (ROW) |
Blaze Buster | 1975 | Generic | Red | ||
23 (USA) |
Audi Quattro | 1982 | Audi | White "20" | ||
23 (ROW) |
Peterbilt Quarry Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | Yellow & grey | ||
24 (Core) |
Datsun 280 ZX | 1983 | Datsun | opening doors | Black | |
25 (USA) |
Ambulance | 1978 | Chevrolet | White | ||
25 (ROW) |
Audi Quattro | 1982 | Audi | White "20" | ||
26 (USA) |
Cosmic Blues | 1981 | Generic | White | ||
26 (ROW) |
Volvo Cable Truck | 1982 | Volvo | Orange | ||
27 (Core) |
Swing Wing | 1981 | Generic | Red and White | ||
28 (Core) |
Formula 5000 | 1981 | Generic | Copper | ||
29 (Core) |
Tractor Shovel | 1976 | Muir-Hill | Bucket arms pivot | Yellow and black | |
30 (USA) |
Peterbilt Quarry Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | Yellow & grey | ||
30 (ROW) |
Articulated Truck | 1982 | Leyland | Blue & yellow | ||
31 (Core) |
Mazda RX7 | 1981 | Mazda | Black & gold | ||
32 (Core) |
Atlas Excavator | 1981 | Atlas | Yellow & black | ||
33 (Core) |
Police Motorcycle | 1977 | Honda | Fixed handlebars & rider | White & black | |
34 (Core) |
Chevy Pro Stocker | 1981 | Chevrolet | Orange | ||
35 (USA) |
Pontiac T-Roof | 1982 | Pontiac | Black | ||
35 (ROW) |
Volvo Zoo Truck | 1982 | Volvo | Red & gray | ||
36 (Core) |
Refuse Truck | 1980 | Ford | Blue & orange | ||
37 (USA) |
Sun Burner | 1982 | Maserati | opening doors | Black | |
37 (ROW) |
Matra Rancho | 1982 | Matra | Yellow | ||
38 (Core) |
Model A Ford Van | 1982 | Ford | Blue & white | ||
39 (USA) |
Toyota Supra | 1983 | Toyota | White | ||
39 (ROW) |
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II | 1979 | Rolls-Royce | Red | ||
40 (USA) |
Corvette T-Roof | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | ||
40 (ROW) |
Horse-Box | 1977 | Bedford | Yellow & brown | ||
41 (USA) |
Kenworth Aerodyne | 1982 | Kenworth | Red | ||
41 (ROW) |
Racing Porsche 935 | 1982 | Porsche | Blue | ||
42 (Core) |
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 1982 | Ford | White & Red | ||
43 (USA) |
Peterbilt Conventional | 1982 | Peterbilt | Black | ||
43 (ROW) |
0-4-0 Steam Loco | 1979 | Generic | Red & black | ||
44 (USA) |
Chevy 4x4 Van | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | ||
44 (ROW) |
Citroen 15 CV | 1983 | Citroen | Black | ||
45 (Core) |
Kenworth Aerodyne | 1982 | Kenworth | White | ||
46 (USA) |
Beetle Streaker | 1983 | Volkswagen | Body lifts up | Blue | |
46 (ROW) |
Ford Tractor and Harrow | 1978 | Ford | Blue | ||
47 (Core) |
Jaguar SS100 | 1982 | Jaguar | Red | ||
48 (USA) |
Red Rider | 1982 | Generic | Red | ||
48 (ROW) |
Mercedes-Benz Unimog | 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | Yellow | ||
49 (Core) |
Sand Digger | 1983 | Volkswagen | Green | ||
50 (Core) |
Harley Davidson Motorcycle | 1980 | Harley-Davidson | Removable Tan rider | Tan | |
51 (USA) |
Midnight Magic | 1981 | Leyland | Black | ||
51 (ROW) |
Pontiac Firebird SE | 1982 | Pontiac | Red | ||
52 (Core) |
BMW M1 | 1983 | BMW | White | ||
53 (Core) |
Flareside Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Red | ||
54 (Core) |
NASA Tracking Vehicle | 1982 | Generic | White | ||
55 (USA) |
Racing Porsche 935 | 1982 | Porsche | Blue | ||
55 (ROW) |
Ford Sierra XR4 | 1982 | Ford | White | ||
56 (USA) |
Peterbilt Tanker | 1982 | Peterbilt | Black | ||
56 (ROW) |
Mercedes 450 SEL | 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | White & green | ||
57 (USA) |
4x4 Mini Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Blue | ||
57 (ROW) |
Carmichael Commando | 1982 | Range Rover / Carmichael | Red | ||
58 (Core) |
Ruff Trek | 1983 | Holden | Tan | ||
59 (Core) |
Porsche 928 | 1980 | Porsche | Black | ||
60 (USA) |
Piston Popper | 1982 | Ford | Orange | ||
60 (ROW) |
Toyota Supra | 1983 | Toyota | White | ||
61 (Core) |
Peterbilt Wreck Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | White & black | ||
62 (USA) |
Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 | Chevrolet | Black | ||
62 (ROW) |
Corvette T-Roof | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | ||
63 (USA) |
Snorkel (1982) | 1982 | Leyland | Red | ||
63 (ROW) |
4x4 Open Back Truck | 1982 | Ford | Yellow | ||
64 (Core) |
Caterpillar D9 Tractor | 1979 | Caterpillar | Yellow & black | ||
65 (USA) |
Bandag Bandit | 1982 | Kenworth | Black | ||
65 (ROW) |
Airport Coach | 1977 | Generic | Lufthansa or British | White or blue | |
66 (Core) |
Kenworth Race Truck | 1982 | Kenworth | White | ||
67 (USA) |
Flame Out | 1983 | Dodge | White | ||
67 (ROW) |
I.M.S.A. Mustang | 1983 | Ford | Black | ||
68 (USA) |
Chevy Van | 1979 | Chevrolet | Grey & blue | ||
68 (ROW) |
Chevy 4x4 Van | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | ||
69 (USA) |
33 Willys Street Rod | 1982 | Willys | Blue | ||
69 (ROW) |
1983/1984 Corvette | 1983 | Chevrolet | Grey | ||
70 (Core) |
Ferrari 308 GTB | 1981 | Ferrari | Red | ||
(USA) |
1962 Corvette | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | ||
71 (ROW) |
Cattle Truck | 1977 | Dodge | Bronze & yellow | ||
72 (USA) |
Maxi Taxi | 1982 | Ford | Yellow | ||
72 (ROW) |
Dodge Commando | 1982 | Dodge | Red, white & blue | ||
73 (Core) |
Model A Ford | 1979 | Ford | Brown | ||
74 (USA) |
Orange Peel | 1982 | Generic | body lifts up | White | |
74 (ROW) |
Fiat Abarth | 1982 | Fiat | White | ||
75 (Core) |
Helicopter | 1982 | Generic | White |
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 | ||
CY-2 | Kenworth Rocket Transporter | 1982 | Kenworth | Grey, red, blue & white | ||
CY-3 | Peterbilt Container Truck | Peterbilt | UNIROYAL | Red, cream & black | ||
CY-4 | Kenworth Boat Transporter | 1982 | Kenworth | Red, grey & white | ||
CY-5 | Peterbilt Covered Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | INTERSTATE TRUCKING | White & green | |
CY-6 | Kenworth Horsebox | Kenworth | Blue Grass FARMS | Green & cream | ||
CY-7 | Peterbilt Tanker | 1982 | Peterbilt | SUPERGAS | Black, yellow & red | |
CY-8 | Kenworth Box Truck | Kenworth | Redcap | White, red, black & yellow | ||
CY-9 | Kenworth Box Truck | Kenworth | MIDNIGHT X-PRESS | Black, grey & red | ||
CY-10 | Kenworth Racing Transporter | 1983 | Kenworth x 2 | MALONE | White, blue & red | |
CY-11 | Kenworth Helicopter Transporter | 1982 | Kenworth | Grey & red |
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 | |
K-8 | Animal Transporter | 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | Anitran | Yellow, tan & white | |
K-9 | Fire Tender | 1973 | Generic | Red | ||
K-10 | Car Transporter | 1982 | Bedford | Blue | ||
K-13 | Aircraft Transporter | 1976 | Generic | Grey, white & red | ||
K-17 | Articulated Container Truck | 1974 | Scammell | 7up | White, green & red | |
K-18 | Articulated Tipper | 1974 | Ford | CONDOR | White & black | |
K-19 | Security Truck | 1979 | Ford | group4 | White & red | |
K-20 | Peterbilt Wreck Truck | 1980 | Peterbilt | Green & white | ||
K-21 | Ford Transcontinental | 1979 | Ford | POLARA | Green, white & blue | |
K-25 | Digger and Plough | 1977 | Muir-Hill | Yellow & red | ||
K-26 | Cement Truck Bedford | 1978 | Bedford | Orange & white | ||
K-27 | Ford Boat Transporter | 1978 | Ford | 506 | White, blue & red | |
K-28 | Skip Truck Bedford | 1978 | Bedford | Red & tan | ||
K-31 | Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck | 1978 | Peterbilt | euro-express | Blue, yellow, orange & red | |
K-31 | Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck | 1978 | Peterbilt | PEPSI | Blue, red & white | |
K-33 | Cargo Hauler | 1978 | Scammell | GAUNTLET | Blue, orange & white | |
K-39 | Snorkel Fire Engine | 1980 | ERF | Red & white | ||
K-40 | Delivery Truck and Fork Lift | 1980 | Ford | PEPSI | Red, white & blue | |
K-41 | JCB Excavator | 1981 | JCB | 808 | Yellow, white & red | |
K-43 | Log Transporter | 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | Green, red, yellow & brown | ||
K-44 | Bridge Transporter | 1981 | Berliet | Yellow, white, red & brown | ||
K-69 | Jaguar & Caravan | 1978 | Jaguar & Europa | Caravelle | Gold, black & white | |
K-70 | Porsche Turbo | 1979 | Porsche | turbo | Black | |
K-74 | Volvo Estate | 1980 | Volvo | Blue | ||
K-78 | US Police Car | 1980 | Plymouth | POLICE | Blue & white | |
K-79 | Plymouth Gran Fury Taxi | 1970 | Plymouth | Yellow | ||
K-81 | Suzuki | 1981 | Suzuki | 7 | White, red & yellow | |
K-82 | BMW Motor-Cycle | 1981 | BMW | POLIZEI | White, green & black | |
K-83 | Harley Davidson Motorcycle | 1981 | Harley Davidson | POLICE | White & grey | |
K-84 | Peugeot 305 | 1981 | Peugeot | 14 & expo | White, red & blue | |
K-86 | VW Golf | 1982 | Volkswagen | Black, yellow & red | ||
K-89 | Forestry Set | 1982 | Range Rover | Kielder Forest | Yellow | |
K-90 | Matra Rancho | 1982 | Matra | TRANS GLOBAL COURIERS | Red & white | |
K-91 | Motorcycle Racing Set | 1982 | Plymouth & 2 x Honda | Silver & red | ||
K-92 | Helicopter Transporter | 1982 | Ford & Kaman | Yellow, green & white | ||
K-93 | Lamp Maintenance Set | 1982 | Mercedes-Benz | Yellow & orange | ||
K-95 | Audi Quattro | 1982 | Audi | 1 | White, black & red | |
K-96 | Volvo Ambulance | 1983 | Volvo | White & red | ||
K-97 | Range Rover Police Set | 1983 | Range Rover & 2 x Honda | POLICE | White & red | |
K-98 | Porsche 944 | 1983 | Porsche | Grey & blue | ||
K-99 | Dodge Polizei Van | 1983 | Dodge | POLIZEI | White, green & red | |
K-100 | Ford Sierra XR4i | 1983 | Ford | Grey | ||
K-101 | Racing Porsche | 1983 | Porsche | 16 | Gold | |
K-102 | Race Support Set | 1983 | Dodge & Porsche | TEAM PORSCHE | Yellow, white & black | |
K-103 | Peterbilt Tanker Truck | 1983 | Peterbilt | COMET | Grey & blue | |
K-104 | Rancho-Rescue Set | 1983 | Matra | COASTGUARD PATROL | White, black, blue & red |
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 | ||
Y-3 | 1912 Model T Ford Tanker | 1982 | Ford | "BP" | Green & red | |
Y-3 | 1912 Model T Ford Tanker | 1982 | Ford | EXPRESS DAIRY [3] | Blue & white | |
Y-4 | 1930 Model J Duesenberg Town Car | Duesenberg | Cream & brown | |||
Y-5 | 1927 Talbot Van | 1978 | Talbot | CHIVERS & SONS LTD. | Cream & green | |
Y-6 | 1920 Rolls Royce Fire Engine | 1978 | Rolls-Royce | Red | ||
Y-8 | 1945 MG T.C. | MG | Blue & brown | |||
Y-10 | 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost | 1969 | Rolls-Royce | Silver | ||
Y-12 | 1912 Ford Model T | 1979 | Ford | Captain Morgan | Black & white | |
Y-12 | 1912 Ford Model T | 1979 | Ford | HOOVER [4] | Orange & black | |
Y-13 | 1918 Crossley | Crossley | Carlsberg | Cream & brown | ||
Y-14 | 1931 Stutz Bearcat | 1974 | Stutz | Cream & green | ||
Y-15 | 1930 Packard Victoria | 1969 | Packard | Black, red & white | ||
Y-16 | 1928 Mercedes Benz 'SS' | 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | Blue, white & black | ||
Y-18 | 1937 Cord Model 812 Supercharged Convertible Phaeton Sedan | Cord | Dark red & white | |||
Y-19 | Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster 1935 | 1980 | Auburn | Off-white & black | ||
Y-20 | Mercedes-Benz 540 K | 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | Grey & black | ||
Y-21 | 1930 Ford Model A | Ford | A & J BOX | Brown, tan & black | ||
Y-22 | 1930 Ford Model A Van | Ford | OXO | Red & black | ||
Y-23 | 1922 AEC Omnibus | AEC | Schweppes | Red | ||
Y-24 | 1927 Bugatti T44 | Bugatti | Black & yellow | |||
Y-25 | Renault | Renault | Perrier | Green & white |
References[]
- ↑ MB75 Yearly Standard Range of Regular Models = 1983, www.mbxforum.com Retrieved 28 March 2018
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, First Edition, 1989, pages 203 & 204
- ↑ Matchbox Models of Yesteryear 1992 (UK collectors catalog)
External links[]
- Matchbox 1983 (International edition collectors' catalog) at archive.org
- Matchbox 1983 (U.S.A. edition collectors' catalog) at archive.org
- Matchbox Collectors' Catalog 1983/84 (Australian edition), www.mdiecast.com, as archived at web.archive.org
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