Yesteryear Collection - Tunnock Baker & Confectioner

This highly acclaimed model was released in February 1987 as a standard model within the range. It is of the famous Scottish confectioner 'Tunnock' which sadly was to be the last yesteryear model to be assembled at the Rochford factory.
The Research and Development Department contacted the Thomas Tunnock Company to confirm the authenticity for this livery.

Livery: (Tampo)
'YES GO TO TUNNOCK'S' in white with black shadow effect.
PHONE 50 UDDINGSTON' and 'PHONE 28 BOTHWELL' in white below 'BAKER & CONFECTIONER', 'T. TUNNOCK' and 'UDDINGTON & BOTHWELL' in red with black outline and gold shadow effect all on both sides of van.
'T' and 'ROOM' in black with white outline on cab doors.
'TUNNOCK' in red on header board.

Variations/Rarities: Due to the recurrence of an ejector pin sticking in the mould, some 'Tunnock' models have a hole in the cab floor.
It usually had black 12 spoke wheels although gold 12 spoke wheels have been seen on this model. Some tunnock vans have been found with closed grab handles but the majority have open handles. Also *silver plated brightwork has been seen but these components are usually brass plated.

There has been one unconfirmed report of a model with the headboard lettering in maroon, not red!
Tunnock vans can be found with the following baseplates- "MATCHBOX © 1983 ENGLAND", "MATCHBOX © 1986 ENGLAND" or "MATCHBOX © 1986 LIMITED EDITION ENGLAND" which were intended to be used on the earlier ambulance issue.

* Tunnock model issue 4 - Headlights assembly only in silver, other plated parts in brass.


Tunnock Baker & Confectioner			The rare early Type A roof with the common later Type B version	Gold 12 spoke wheels (Difficult to find )

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
F: TUNNOCK
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Bonnet & Floor	Hole In Floor	Roof Type	Seats	Wheels	Plated Parts	Grab Handles	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1987	Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	Brass	Open	MATCHBOX © 1983 ENGLAND		J
2		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	Yes	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	Brass	Open	MATCHBOX © 1983 ENGLAND	S	J
3		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	Brass	Open	MATCHBOX © 1986 ENGLAND		J
4		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	NB Silver*	Open	MATCHBOX © 1986 ENGLAND	R	J
5		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Gold 12 spoke	Brass	Open	MATCHBOX © 1986 ENGLAND	D	J
6		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	Brass	Open	MATCHBOX © 1986 LIMITED EDITION ENGLAND		J
7		Bright red body, black chassis	Bright red	No	White Type B	White	Black 12 spoke	Brass	Closed	MATCHBOX © 1986 ENGLAND	R	J
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: J - Red 'Made in England' with clear panel
NB: Headlight assembley only in silver. Other plated parts in brass.