Yesteryear Collection - A.I.M. 25th Anniversary

Fully named American International Matchbox Collectors and Exchange Club, this was the first club for adult collectors of Matchbox diecast models, started by Harold Colpitts in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA, in 1970.
Published a monthly magazine until May 2001.

This item is an official Code 2 model produced with the permission of Tyco/Matchbox.
Issued in 1995 as a limited edition of 500 (MICA vol. 15, iss. 6)

Livery: (Label) - A.I.M 25th Anniversary labels on each side, Yellow tampo printing.

Other Comments/Identifying Features: The model has no opening parts other than the rear doors which are painted in the body colour, black. The vehicle roof is yellow, the seats are tan plastic, and the tool box lid is brass coloured. There is no glazing.
It also has the Certificate of Authenticity. The box is also stamped with this number on the inside of the right hand end flap.
It comes packed in the original maroon coloured box.
The base plate is held in place by three machined rivets.


A.I.M. 25th Anniversary				Information on Certificate of Authenticity

Information as from "MODELS OF YESTERYEAR - THE COLLECTION"
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Roof	Seat	Steering Wheel	Wheels	Tyres	Plated Parts	Livery	Tool Box Lid	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1995	Black body & black chassis	Yellow	Tan plastic	Black plastic	Dark yellow 12 spoke	Black	Chrome	A.I.M. 25th Anniversary....	Brass	LESNEY © 1978 ENGLAND	S	J
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: H - Woodgrain effect with clear panel