Yesteryear Collection

Type E-type boxes were the next incarnation of the Yesteryear box. The front is still the same pictorial scene.
The E-type box has now included a full colour picture of the model on the end flaps.

Collectors Note: Models designated Y3 and Y13 are reputed to have no 'MATCHBOX' logo above this end picture, but it has been reported to be found with and without it.

 

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Yesteryear E-type Box Issues
Colour illustration, pictorial background to front panel illustration with "Matchbox" banner. Picture of model on end flap
Series No. Model Issues Notes
Y1-2 1911 Ford Model T 3
Y2-2 1911 Renault Two-Seater 6; 7
Y3-2 1910 Benz Limousine 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 'New Model' on end flaps. Existence without 'New Model' not confirmed. (Y3 Benz and Y13 model found in E box with the Matchbox logo on end flaps)
Y4-3 1909 Opel Coupe 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 'New Model' on end flaps. Existence without 'New Model' not confirmed
Y5-2 1929 Bentley 4.5 Litre 8; 9; 10
Y6-2 1926 Bugatti Type 35 9; 10; 11 Different illustrations. Blue model or red model (Y6 only)
Y6-3 1913 Cadillac Confirmation of existence is required
Y7-2 1913 Mercer Raceabout 10; 11; 12
Y7-3 1912 Rolls-Royce Confirmation of existence is required
Y8-2 1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle with Milford Sidecar 4; 5
Y9-2 1912 Simplex Tourabout Confirmation of existence is required
Y10-2 1928 Mercedes-Benz 36-220 Confirmation of existence is required
Y11-2 1912 Packard Landaulet 3; 4
Y12-2 1909 Thomas Flyabout 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 'New Model' on end flaps. Existence without 'New Model' not confirmed
Y13-2 1911 Daimler Type A12 1; 2; 3; 4 'New Model' on end flaps. Existence without 'New Model' not confirmed. (Y3 Benz and Y13 model found in E box with the Matchbox logo on end flaps)
Y14-2 1911 Maxwell Roadster Confirmation of existence is required
Y15-1 1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost 7; 8; 9; 10; 11
Y16-1 1904 Spyker Tourer 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16
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