1-75 range[]
| Series No. [1] | Model Name [1] | First Year Released | Brand | Special Features | Color [1] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Core) |
Dodge Challenger | 1982 | Dodge | Yellow | 
| |
| 2 (Core) |
S2 Jet | 1982 | Hawker | Blue | 
| |
| 3 (Core) |
Porsche Turbo | 1978 | Porsche | Black | 
| |
| 4 (Core) |
'57 Chevy | 1979 | Chevrolet | bonnet tilts open | Red | 
|
| 5 (USA) |
Jeep 4x4 | 1982 | Jeep | Red | 
| |
| 5 (ROW) |
Peterbilt Tanker | 1984 | Peterbilt | White & grey | 
| |
| 6 (USA) |
IMSA Mazda RX-7 | 1983 | Mazda | Blue | 
| |
| 6 (ROW) |
F1 Racer | 1984 | Generic | Red | 
| |
| 7 (USA) |
Romping Rabbit | 1982 | Volkswagen | 
| ||
| 7 (ROW) |
IMSA Mazda RX-7 | 1983 | Mazda | Blue |
| |
| 8 (USA) |
De Tomaso Pantera | 1983 | De Tomaso | Red | 
| |
| 8 (ROW) |
Rover 3500 | 1982 | Rover | White | 
| |
| 9 (USA) |
Fiat Abarth | 1982 | Fiat | White & green | 
| |
| 9 (ROW) |
AMX Pro-Stocker | 1983 | American Motors | Grey | 
| |
| 10 (Core) |
Plymouth Gran Fury | 1979 | Plymouth | White & blue | 
| |
| 11 (USA) |
I.M.S.A. Mustang | 1983 | Ford | Black | 
| |
| 11 (ROW) |
Car Transporter | 1977 | Bedford | Red & grey | 
| |
| 12 (USA) |
Pontiac Firebird SE | 1982 | Pontiac | Red | 
| |
| 12 (ROW) |
Citroen CX | 1979 | Citroen | Ambulance | White | 
|
| 13 (USA) |
4x4 Open Back Truck | 1982 | Ford | Yellow | 
| |
| 13 (ROW) |
Snorkel | 1982 | Generic | Red | 
| |
| 14 (USA) |
1983 Corvette | 1983 | Chevrolet | Red | 
| |
| 14 (ROW) |
4x4 Jeep | 1984 | Jeep | Black | 
| |
| 15 (USA) |
Ford Sierra XR4i | 1983 | Ford | Grey & red | 
| |
| 15 (ROW) |
Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 | 1984 | Peugeot | White | 
| |
| 16 (USA) |
F1 Racer | 1984 | Generic | Red |
| |
| 16 (ROW) |
Pontiac T-Roof | 1983 | Pontiac | Black | 
| |
| 17 (USA) |
AMX Pro-Stocker | 1983 | American Motors | Grey |
| |
| 17 (ROW) |
Leyland Titan | 1982 | Leyland | Red | 
| |
| 18 (Core) |
Fire Engine | 1984 | Oshkosh | Red | 
| |
| 19 (Core) |
Peterbilt Cement Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | Green & orange | 
| |
| 20 (USA) |
4x4 Jeep | 1984 | Jeep | Black |
| |
| 20 (ROW) |
Police Patrol | 1975 | Range Rover | Tan | 
| |
| 21 (USA) |
Corvette Pace Car | 1982 | Chevrolet | Grey | 
| |
| 21 (ROW) |
Renault 5TL | 1978 | Renault | White, red & yellow | 
| |
| 22 (USA) |
4x4 Mini Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Grey | 
| |
| 22 (ROW) |
Jaguar XK120 | 1984 | Jaguar | Green | 
| |
| 23 (USA) |
Audi Quattro | 1982 | Audi | White "1" | 
| |
| 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 "1" |
| |
| 26 (USA) |
Cosmic Blues | 1981 | Generic | White | 
| |
| 26 (ROW) |
Volvo Tilt Truck | 1984 | Volvo | FRESH FRUIT Co | Blue | 
|
| 27 (Core) |
Swept Wing Jet | 1981 | Grumman | Moveable wings | Red and White | 
|
| 28 (Core) |
1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z | 1984 | Dodge | opening hood | Maroon & Silver | 
|
| 29 (Core) |
Tractor Shovel | 1976 | Muir-Hill | Bucket arms pivot | Yellow & black | 
|
| 30 (USA) |
Peterbilt Quarry Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | Yellow & grey |
| |
| 30 (ROW) |
Articulated Truck | 1981 | Leyland | Blue & yellow | 
| |
| 31 (Core) |
Mazda RX7 | 1981 | Mazda | Black | 
| |
| 32 (Core) |
Atlas Excavator | 1981 | Atlas | Yellow & black | 
| |
| 33 (Core) |
Police Motorcycle | 1977 | Honda | Removable rider | Black & white | 
|
| 34 (Core) |
Chevy Pro Stocker | 1981 | Chevrolet | White | 
| |
| 35 (USA) |
Pontiac T-Roof | 1982 | Pontiac | Black | 
| |
| 35 (ROW) |
Volvo Zoo Truck | 1982 | Volvo | Red & grey | 
| |
| 36 (Core) |
Refuse Truck | 1980 | Ford | White & blue | 
| |
| 37 (USA) |
Jeep 4x4 | 1984 | Jeep | Black | 
| |
| 37 (ROW) |
Matra Rancho | 1982 | Matra | Yellow | 
| |
| 38 (Core) |
Model A Ford Van | 1982 | Ford | 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 | 1978 | Bedford | Orange & brown | 
| |
| 41 (USA) |
Kenworth Aerodyne | 1982 | Kenworth | Black | 
| |
| 41 (ROW) |
Racing Porsche 935 | 1982 | Porsche | Blue | 
| |
| 42 (USA) |
1957 Ford Thunderbird | 1982 | Ford | Red | 
| |
| 42 (ROW) |
Faun Crane Truck | 1987 | Faun | Yellow | 
| |
| 43 (Core) |
Mercedes 500 SEC | 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | White | 
| |
| 44 (USA) |
Chevy 4x4 Van | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | 
| |
| 44 (ROW) |
Citroen 15 CV | 1983 | Citroen | Black | 
| |
| 45 (Core) |
Kenworth Aerodyne | 1982 | Kenworth | Grey | 
| |
| 46 (USA) |
Beetle Streaker | 1983 | Volkswagen | Body lifts up | Blue | 
|
| 46 (ROW) |
Group C Racer | 1984 | Sauber | Red | 
| |
| 47 (Core) |
Jaguar SS100 | 1982 | Jaguar | Red | 
| |
| 48 (USA) |
Red Rider | 1982 | Generic | Red | 
| |
| 48 (ROW) |
Unimog | 1983 | Mercedes-Benz | Yellow | 
| |
| MB49-D (Core) | Sand Digger | 1983 | Volkswagen | Green | 
| |
| 50 (Core) |
Chevy Blazer | 1984 | Chevrolet | White | 
| |
| 51 (USA) |
Leyland Titan | 1982 | Leyland | Red |
| |
| 51 (ROW) |
Pontiac Firebird SE | 1982 | Pontiac | Red |
| |
| 52 (Core) |
BMW M1 | 1981 | BMW | White | 
| |
| 53 (Core) |
Flareside Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Orange | 
| |
| 54 (Core) |
Command Vehicle | 1984 | Generic | Red & white | 
| |
| 55 (USA) |
Racing Porsche 935 | 1982 | Porsche | Blue |
| |
| 55 (ROW) |
Ford Sierra XR4i | 1983 | Ford | Grey & red |
| |
| 56 (USA) |
Peterbilt Tanker | 1982 | Peterbilt | Red & chrome | 
| |
| 56 (ROW) |
Mercedes 450 SEL | 1979 | Mercedes-Benz | White & green | 
| |
| 57 (USA) |
4x4 Mini Pickup | 1982 | Ford | Blue | 
| |
| 57 (ROW) |
Carmichael Commando | 1982 | Carmichael | Red | 
| |
| 58 (Core) |
Ruff Trek | 1983 | Holden | Tan | 
| |
| 59 (Core) |
Porsche 928 | 1980 | Porsche | Grey | 
| |
| 60 (USA) |
Piston Popper | 1982 | Ford | Orange | 
| |
| 60 (ROW) |
Toyota Supra | 1983 | Toyota | White |
| |
| 61 (Core) |
Peterbilt Wreck Truck | 1982 | Peterbilt | White | 
| |
| 62 (USA) |
Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 | Chevrolet | Black | 
| |
| 62 (ROW) |
Corvette T-Roof | 1982 | Chevrolet | White |
| |
| 63 (USA) |
Snorkel | 1982 | Generic | Red |
| |
| 63 (ROW) |
4x4 Open Back Truck | 1982 | Ford | Yellow |
| |
| 64 (USA) |
Caterpillar D9 Tractor | 1979 | Caterpillar | Yellow & black |
| |
| 64 (ROW) |
Dodge Caravan | 1984 | Dodge | Black | 
| |
| 65 (USA) |
Bandag Bandit | 1982 | Kenworth | Black | 
| |
| 65 (ROW) |
Airport Coach | 1977 | Generic | White | 
| |
| 66 (USA) |
Group C Racer | 1984 | Sauber | Red |
| |
| 66 (ROW) |
Kenworth | 1982 | Kenworth | White | 
| |
| 67 (USA) |
Flame Out | 1983 | Dodge | White | 
| |
| 68 (USA) |
Dodge Caravan | 1984 | Dodge | Black |
| |
| 68 (ROW) |
Chevy 4x4 Van | 1982 | Chevrolet | White |
| |
| 69 (USA) |
33 Willys Street Rod | 1982 | Willys | Blue | 
| |
| 69 (ROW) |
1983 Corvette | 1983 | Chevrolet | Red |
| |
| 70 (Core) |
Ferrari 308 GTB | 1981 | Ferrari | Red | 
| |
| 71 (USA) |
1962 Corvette | 1982 | Chevrolet | White | 
| |
| 71 (ROW) |
Cattle Truck | 1977 | Dodge | Brown & yell | 
| |
| 72 (USA) |
Sand Racer | 1984 | Generic | White | 
| |
| 72 (ROW) |
Dodge Commando | 1982 | Dodge | Red & white | 
| |
| 73 (Core) |
Model A Ford | 1979 | Ford | Tan & brown | 
| |
| 74 (USA) |
Ford Mustang Hot Rod | 1984 | Ford | Light Orange | 
| |
| 74 (ROW) |
Fiat Abarth | 1982 | Fiat | White & green |
| |
| 75 (Core) |
Helicopter | 1982 | Generic | White | 
|
Convoy[]
| 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 | 1982 | Peterbilt | FEDERAL EXPRESS | White, red & blue |
|
| 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 | 1982 | Kenworth | Blue Grass FARMS | Green & cream | 
|
| CY-7 | Peterbilt Tanker | 1982 | Peterbilt | SUPERGAS | Black, yellow & red | 
|
| CY-9 | Kenworth Box Truck | 1982 | Kenworth | MIDNIGHT X-PRESS | Black, grey & red |
|
| CY-11 | Kenworth Helicopter Transporter | 1982 | Kenworth | 600 | Grey & red | 
|
| CY-12 | Kenworth Aircraft Transporter | Kenworth + Dassault/Dornier | DARTS | White & blue |
| |
| CY-13 | Fire Engine | FIRE DEPT | Red & white |
|
SuperKings[]
| Series No. [2] | Model Name [2] | First Year Released | Brand | Special Features [2] | Color [2] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-20 | Peterbilt Wreck Truck | 1980 | Peterbilt | Green & white | 
| |
| K-21 | Ford Transcontinental | 1979 | Ford | Sunkist | Blue & orange | 
|
| 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-31 | Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck | 1978 | Peterbilt | euro-express | Blue, yellow, orange & red | 
|
| K-31 | Peterbilt Refrigeration Truck | 1978 | Peterbilt | PEPSI | Blue, red & white | 
|
| K-39 | Snorkel Fire Engine | 1980 | ERF | simon snorkel | Red & white | 
|
| K-43 | Log Transporter | 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | Black, red, yellow & brown |
| |
| K-44 | Bridge Transporter | 1981 | Berliet | Yellow, brown & red | 
| |
| K-69 | Jaguar & Caravan | 1978 | Jaguar & Europa | Caravelle | White, Black & Gold | 
|
| K-70 | Porsche Turbo | 1978 | Porsche | turbo | Black | 
|
| K-78 | US Police Car | 1980 | Plymouth | POLICE | White & black | 
|
| K-81 | Suzuki | 1981 | Suzuki | SUZUKI + 30 | Blue | 
|
| K-82 | BMW Motor-Cycle | 1981 | BMW | BMW | Black & grey | 
|
| K-83 | Harley Davidson Motorcycle | 1981 | Harley Davidson | POLICE | White & black | 
|
| K-84 | Peugeot 305 | 1981 | Peugeot | PEUGEOT & elf | Blue & yellow | 
|
| K-86 | VW Golf | 1982 | Volkswagen | Black, yellow & red | 
| |
| K-88 | Money Box Security Van | 1984 | Ford | MATCHBOX | Red, white, blue & yellow | 
|
| K-89 | Forestry Set | 1982 | Range Rover | Kielder Forest | Yellow & red | 
|
| 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-95 | Audi Quattro | 1982 | Audi | 10 | White, brown & 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-100 | Ford Sierra XR4i | 1983 | Ford | Red | 
| |
| K-102 | Race Support Set | 1983 | Dodge & Porsche | Yellow, white & black | 
| |
| K-103 | Peterbilt Tanker Truck | 1983 | Peterbilt | COMET | White & blue | 
|
| K-104 | Rancho-Rescue Set | 1983 | Matra | COASTGUARD PATROL | White, black, blue & red | 
|
| K-105 | Peterbilt Tipper Truck | 1984 | Peterbilt | White & red | 
| |
| K-106 | Aircraft Transporter | 1984 | Scammell | ACES | Red & grey | 
|
| K-107 | Power Launch Transporter | 1984 | Mercedes-Benz | SPEARHEAD | White, blue & black | 
|
| K-108 | Digger & Plough Transporter | 1984 | Peterbilt & Muir-Hill | AVRO | Yellow & black | 
|
| K-109 | Petrol Tanker | 1984 | Iveco | Shell | Yellow & white | 
|
Skybusters[]
| Series No. [2] | Model Name [2] | First Year Released | Brand | Special Features [2] | Color [2] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB-1 | Learjet | 1973 | Gates | Yellow & white | 
| |
| SB-3 | Space Shuttle | 1980 | White | 
| ||
| SB-4 | Mirage F1 | 1973 | Dassualt | Red | 
| |
| SB-9 | Cessna 420 | Cessna | Green & white |
| ||
| SB-10/4 | Boeing 747 | 1974 | Boeing | CATHAY PACIFIC | White & grey |
|
| SB-10/5 | Boeing 747 | 1974 | Boeing | LUFTHANSA | White & grey |
|
| SB-11 | Alpha Jet | 1973 | Dassault / Dornier | Blue, red & white |
| |
| SB-12 | Pitts Special | Pitts | White, green & red |
| ||
| SB-13 | DC10 | McDonnell Douglas | SWISSAIR | White & grey |
| |
| SB-19 | Piper Comanche | Piper | Red & yellow | 
| ||
| SB-20 | Helicopter | 1977 | POLICE | Red & white |
| |
| SB-22 | Tornado | 1978 | PANAVIA | Grey |
| |
| SB-23 | Supersonic Airliner | 1978 | AIR FRANCE | White |
| |
| SB-24 | F-16A | General Dynamics | USAF | Red & white |
| |
| SB-26 | Cessna 210 Floatplane | Cessna | Red, white & black |
| ||
| SB-27 | Harrier Jet | British Aerospace | White, blue & red | 
| ||
| SB-28 | Airbus A-300 | Airbus | LUFTHANSA | White & grey |
|
Specials[]
The 1984 International edition Matchbox catalogue indicates that there were twelve models in the new Specials range but only illustrates six of these.[2]
| Series No. [2] | Model Name [2] | First Year Released | Brand | Special Features [2] | Color [2] | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-1 | Kremer Porsche CK5 | 1984 | Kremer | Grand Prix International | Red & white |
|
| SP-2 | Kremer Porsche CK5 | 1984 | Kremer | Dunlop, Shell, 19 [3] | White, silver & green [3] |
|
| SP-3 | Ferrari 512 BB | 1984 | Ferrari | PIONEER | Blue | 
|
| SP-4 | Ferrari 512 BB | 1984 | Ferrari | European University, 46 [3] | Red [3] |
|
| SP-5 | Lancia Rally | 1984 | Lancia | AUTO SYSTEMS | Yellow |
|
| SP-6 | Lancia Rally | 1984 | Lancia | Martini, 1 [3] | White [3] |
|
| SP-7 | Zakspeed Mustang | 1984 | Ford | White | 
| |
| SP-8 | Zakspeed Mustang | 1984 | Ford | White [3] |
| |
| SP-9 | Pro-stocker | 1984 | Chevrolet | NGK | Yellow & black |
|
| SP-10 | Pro-stocker | 1984 | Chevrolet | Mambo [3] | Blue & yellow [3] |
|
| SP-11 | Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 | Chevrolet | GOODYEAR | White & green |
|
| SP-12 | Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 | Chevrolet | 56 [3] | Red [3] |
|
Models of Yesteryear[]
| 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 | Carnation | Cream & red | 
|
| Y-4 | 1930 Model J Duesenberg Town Car | Duesenberg | Cream & brown |
| ||
| Y-5 | 1927 Talbot Van | 1978 | Talbot | EVERREADY | Blue & white | 
|
| Y-6 | 1920 Rolls Royce Fire Engine | 1978 | Rolls-Royce | Red & black |
| |
| Y-8 | 1945 MG T.C. | MG | Cream, brown & tan |
| ||
| Y-12 | 1912 Model T Ford | 1979 | Ford | PEPSI-COLA | White, red & blue | 
|
| Y-13 | 1918 Crossley | Crossley | Carlsberg | Cream & green |
| |
| Y-14 | 1931 Stutz Bearcat | 1974 | Stutz | Cream & green | 
| |
| Y-15 | 1930 Packard Victoria | 1969 | Packard | Cream & brown |
| |
| Y-16 | 1928 Mercedes Benz SS | 1972 | Mercedes-Benz | Blue, white & black |
| |
| Y-19 | 1936 Auburn Speedster | Auburn | White & black |
| ||
| Y-20 | Mercedes-Benz 540 K | 1981 | Mercedes-Benz | Grey & black | 
| |
| Y-21 | Ford Model A | Ford | A & J BOX | Brown, tan & black |
| |
| Y-22 | Ford Model A | Ford | Walters' Palm Toffee | Cream & red |
| |
| Y-23 | A.E.C. 'S' Type Bus-1922 | AEC | SCHWEPPES | Red |
| |
| Y-24 | 1928 Bugatti Type 44 | Bugatti | Black & yellow |
| ||
| Y-25 | Renault | Renault | Perrier | Green & white | 
| |
| Y-26 | 1918 Crossley Beer Lorry | Crossley | LOWENBRAU | Blue, black & tan |
| |
| Y-27 | 1922 Foden Steam Lorry | 1984 | Foden | PICKFORDS | Blue, red, white & grey | 
|
| Y-28 | 1907 Unic Taxi | Unic | Red & black [4] | 
|
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 www.mbxforum.com, MB75 Yearly Standard Range of Regular Models = 1984
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 Matchbox 1984 (International edition collectors catalog)
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 Kevin McGimpey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, pages 272 & 273
- ↑ Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, First Edition, 1989, pages 166 & 167
External links[]
- www.mbxforum.com
- Matchbox 1984, International edition collectors catalog, www.car-collector.net
- Matchbox Collectors' Catalogue 1984/85 (Australian edition), www.mdiecast.com
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