Matchbox Yesteryear Models were manufactured approx. 1:43 scale (sometimes called “king size”), in the Matchbox Collectibles lines — Models of Yesteryear or Dinky measured about 3.5-4 inches, or 9-10 centimeters, in length.
1:43 scale is one of the most popularly collected die cast car scales world wide. Prices are usually linked to the finishing details and number of working parts. Many types and edition runs of limited editions are available, Matchbox also created serialized limited editions.
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