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The Cherry Blossom van was a 1989 release. It was released again in 1991 when production was moved to China.

Livery: (Tampo)
'GIVES A QUICK AND LASTING SHINE' in red and a tin of polish with 'CHERRY BLOSSOM BOOT POLISH' in white, red and black on both sides of van.
'CHISWICK PRODUCTS LTD.' and 'CHISWICK LONDON W4' in black on both cab door sides.

Variations/Rarities: The model was made in Macau and released in 1989 with a "Matchbox © 1981 Y7 Y21 Y22 Macau" baseplate or a "Matchbox © 1981 Y35 Y21 Y22 China" baseplate can be found on the 1991 China issue.

Chinese-six: A total of 47,524 'Cherry Blossom' models were made excluding Issue 2, which is one of the "Chinese six" models.

 

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Cherry Blossom

 

 

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
H: CHERRY BLOSSOM
Issue Year of Release Colour Van Roof Seats Wheels Plated Parts Axles Threaded Screw Hole Baseplate Rarity Box
1 1989 White body, glossy black chassis Black plastic type C Fawn Red 12 spoke Chrome Riveted No MATCHBOX © 1981 Y7 Y21 Y22 MACAU J1
2 1991 White body, glossy black chassis Black plastic type C Light brown Red 12 spoke Chrome Press-fit Yes MATCHBOX © 1981 Y35 Y21 Y22 CHINA S J2
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: J1 - Red 'Made in Macau' with clear panel; J2 - Red 'Made in China' with clear panel

 

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