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The (Y21-5) 1926 Ford Model TT Van in the livery of Osram lamps was released in 1989.

This is a model of the first commercial vehicle built by Ford Motors. Before 1926 Model 'T' vans and tankers were originally Model 'T' cars with commercial bodies fitted by private companies. In the quest for maximum realism. Matchbox produced a component consisting of the rear axle, differential, prop-shaft, flywheel housing and axle stabilising subframe. Collectors considered the narrower section tyres to be more in scale than the normal wider version. The 10,000 Issue 1 models were made without the black tampo printing to the radiator grille; a marketing variation. The total production of the Osram model was 92,850.
(Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-1993")

Livery: (Tampo)
'O FOR AN OSRAM' in red with white outline and 'G.E.C.' in black on yellow light bulb on sides of van.
'THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY' in white on lower front corners of cab sides.
Red '3' on white disc and white coachline on both front doors.
White coachline around van sides and oval windows.

Variations/Rarities: First livery of 'Osram' was issued with either a silver or black grille. There may also be an additional small lug cast under the roof.

 

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Osram, General Electric Company

   

The 'Osram' livery was issued with either a silver or black grille

Lug underside cab roof

 

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
A: OSRAM
Issue Year of Release Colour Roof Seats Grille Wheels Plated Parts Transmission Components Lug Underside Cab Roof Logo Axles Threaded Screw Hole "Matchbox" Location Baseplate Rarity Box
1 1989 Dark green body, glossy black chassis Bright red Mid grey Chrome Bright red 12 spoke Chrome Mid grey No OSRAM Riveted No Baseplate MATCHBOX © 1988 MACAU D J1
2 Dark green body, glossy black chassis Bright red Mid grey Black Bright red 12 spoke Chrome Mid grey No OSRAM Riveted No Baseplate MATCHBOX © 1988 MACAU J1
3 Dark green body, glossy black chassis Bright red Mid grey Black Bright red 12 spoke Chrome Mid grey Yes OSRAM Riveted No Baseplate MATCHBOX © 1988 MACAU D J1
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: J1 - Red 'Made in Macau' with clear panel

 


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