This is possibly the rarest of all Models of Yesteryear issues. The (Y1-2) Model "T" Ford was produced from 1964 to 1974. During this time, it had only been produced in two color variations: a red and a cream body finish but never as Henry Ford had produced the real model..."They can have it painted any color, as long as it's black!". So, American collectors,especially members of the American International Matchbox Collectors Club and Exchange, hounded the marketing staff at Lesney USA with a request for a black model and it finally paid off. At the end of it's model run, all black Model "T" s were ordered but due to a shortage of essential components only 900 models were produced and shipped to the USA. They were shipped to Rich's Hobbytowne, a model shop in Pine Brook, New Jersey. The models were then sold by the proprietor through the Matchbox Collectors Club quarterly newsletter to the members on the basis of one model per member at a cost of $5 each.
This model should not be confused with the black model issued in the Connoisseurs Set.

(Source "MODELS OF YESTERYEAR - THE COLLECTION")

Other Comments/Identifying Features: The model has the 10mm diameter hubs, no holes in the base, unpainted windscreen surround, and single brake lever. The baseplate is held in place by three machined rivets.
Issued in 1976, it is deemed to be VERY RARE. Although this model was made entirely by Lesney it was classed as a Code 2, because its distribution was restricted only to club members and was never sold through shops.
It comes packed in the original type Hw woodgrain box with the gold "Y1" lettering on the end flap and white lettering on the top of the box.

Scale: 1:42

1911 Ford Model T

In orange woodgrain display box