Lesney Models of Yesteryear pre-production trial models, 1970s
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more A Collection of Lesney Model of Yesteryear pre-production models and components, 1970s There were various trial runs that had to be proven before models met the production state - that is, proving all the diecast and plastic moulds, proving of all spray parts and vacuum plated parts, proving of tampo printing and masked spraying and then final assembly and packaging. Colour trial models went up before the New Products Committee Meeting.
Lesney Models of Yesteryear pre-production trial models, 1970s

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Lesney Models of Yesteryear pre-production trial models, 1970s
two cardboard trays divided into forty-eight sections, each containing a selection of unconstructed and unrivetted components for each particular model; some trays contain assorted components, some contain duplicated parts and some contain fairly complete cars, with one complete Model T 'Hoover' Van, but without Y number cast in, and one 1979 1-75 series Long Haul truck. Most parts are painted, with some still in raw state. Component models include 1909 Opel Coupé, MG TC, SS100, Simplex, Liptons Van with Royal arms, Lagonda, Prince Henry Vauxhall, Packard Victoria, with differing chassis, Thomas Flyabout, Sunbeam Motorcycle Combination, Stutz Bearcat, Mercedes SS, Ford Model T, Riley MPH, 1911 Daimler, Auburn Speedster, without date or Y number and Mercedes 36/220
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