Yesteryear Collection



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The final release was in the pleasing lavender livery of 'Suchard Chocolat' the Swiss chocolate manufacturer.

Livery: (Tampo)
Gold 'SUCHARD' with black shadow effect and light brown 'CHOCOLAT' on a mountain scene in black and white with St Bernard dog in brorn, gold, black and white on both sides of van.
'SUCHARD' in black script on header board.

Variations/Rarities: It always had open grab handles and thicker rear number plate braces and there were no holes cast into the cab floor.
There were no known variations.
The baseplate incription reads "MATCHBOX © 1986 MACAU".

 

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Suchard Chocolat

 

Suchard is the chocolate for adults that appeals to those of us with gourmet tastes by its irresistable total sensorial seduction

The rare early Type A roof with the common later Type B version

The rear number plate braces were thickened during the production run. Only thick type 2 braces can be found on this model

 

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
H: SUCHARD
Issue Year of Release Colour Bonnet & Floor Roof Seats Wheels Plated Parts Grab Handles Rear Number Plate Braces Baseplate Rarity Box
1 1989 Pale lilac body, black chassis Pale lilac White Type B Dark brown Gold 12 spoke Brass Open Type 2 MATCHBOX © 1986 MACAU J1
Box: J1 - Red 'Made in Macau' with clear panel

 


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