Yesteryear Collection



This range of fire models were originally released in the UK as club editions by subscription, posted monthly. The American versions differ in the box styling. There seems to be some confusion on the numbering with catalogues offering one number with the model having another.

Series I (YFE01 - YFE06)
From the '20s to the '40s, companies that specialized in fire fighting apparatus and manufacturers of the world's great automobiles produced effective fire engines. They included innovative designs for fighting blazes in tall buildings, as well as simple adaptations of existing trucks for quick response to fires. Today, five of the most important fire trucks from this golden era have been created in the only die-cast collection of its kind. Each model in the collection is so faithful to the original that it has been approved for historical accuracy by experts at the Fire Brigade Society.

Series II (YFE07 - YFE12)
It was the Golden Age of Fire Fighting. From the looming ladders that rescued people from tall buildings...to the support vehicles that carried extra water, hoses and searchlights, the world's finest manufacturers of fire fighting equipment created one innovation after another. Now twelve of the most important vehicles have been recaptured in all their glory.
Each is a masterwork of die-cast engineering, crafted with all the gleaming gauges and apparatus found on the originals. The entire collection is authenticated for historical accuracy by the Brigade Society of Manchester, England.

Series III (YFE013 - YFE018)
These vintage vehicles helped fire fighters do their jobs every bit as much as the fire engines themselves. The '53 Ford F-100 pickup often arrived at the nick of time carrying hoses and other apparatus. The Citroen Type H Van was outfitted to enable the firemen of Longueville, France to transport the extra ladders that were essential in battling big fires. Six models in all, representing the most diverse assembly of fire fighting support vehicles ever developed by world class truck and automakers.

Series IV (YFE019 - YFE24)
The first gas-powered fire engine ever used in the U.S. - the 1916 Ford Model T - is recaptured with its hose running all around the vehicle, its tool box on the side and its vacuum bladder, pumping system and fire extinguisher. The 1907 Seagrave AC53, which extinguished fires with chemicals, comes equipped with photo-etched screen doors that open to reveal its intricate engine. Each replica in this fascinating collection recreates one of the most famous fire fighting vehicles in history. And each is crafted to the highest level of die-cast engineering - with functional opening compartments and all the functional opening compartments and all the hoses, pumps guages, horns and lanterns found on the originals.

Series V (YFE25 - YFE30)
The US Forest Service needed a truck that could prevent a brush fire from destroying valuable wilderness. The Royal Navy needed a four-wheel drive rescue vehicle that could respond to any emergency...anywhere. And America's Civil Defence department required a vehicle that could rescue citizens from every disaster, especially a fiery inferno. Now they're back. Six specialized fire fighters in all. Each recaptured in a replica that raises the benchmark for authenticity and precise detail.

Series VI (YYM37631 - YYM37636)
In the first half of the 20th century, truck manufacturers worked with fire departments all over the world to customize vehicles for specialized fire fighting challenges. In 1932, a Mercedes was equipped with five spotlights on its roof to illuminate remote areas at night. And, in the late '40s, a Dodge Power Wagon would navigate to a remote brush fire while its companion - a GMC tanker - would be ready to supply the Power Wagon more water. Now these ingenious fire fighting specialists are back - in a collection of six replicas as fascinating as the originals.

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE01; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE02; 1953 Land-Rover Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE02/B; 1952 Land-Rover Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE03; 1933 Cadillac V16 Fire Wagon

Matchbox Collectibles YFE04; 1939 Bedford Fire Service Tanker

Matchbox Collectibles YFE01; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE02; 1953 Land-Rover Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE02/B; 1952 Land-Rover Fire Truck; Londonderry Bush Fire Brigade (Wanted)

Matchbox Collectibles YFE03; 1933 Cadillac V16 Fire Wagon

Matchbox Collectibles YFE04; 1939 Bedford Fire Service Tanker

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE04/B; 1939 Bedford Fire Service Tanker

Matchbox Collectibles YFE05; 1932 Mercedes-Benz Ladder Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE05/SA; 1932 Mercedes-Benz Ladder Truck; Solingen-Burg

Matchbox Collectibles YFE06; 1932 Ford Model AA Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE07; 1938 Mercedes-Benz KS15 Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE04/B; 1939 Bedford Fire Service Tanker; Belrose

Matchbox Collectibles YFE05; 1932 Mercedes-Benz Ladder Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE05/SA; 1932 Mercedes-Benz Ladder Truck; Solingen-Burg

Matchbox Collectibles YFE06; 1932 Ford Model AA Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE07; 1938 Mercedes-Benz KS15 Fire Engine

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE07/SA; 1938 Mercedes-Benz KS15 Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE08; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7

Matchbox Collectibles YFE09; 1932 Ford Model AA Open Cab Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE10; 1937 GMC Van; Rescue Squad

Matchbox Collectibles YFE10SA; 1937 GMC Van; Cessnock Rescue Squad

Matchbox Collectibles YFE07/SA; 1938 Mercedes-Benz KS15 Fire Engine; Obendorf

Matchbox Collectibles YFE08; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7

Matchbox Collectibles YFE09; 1932 Ford Model AA Open Cab Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE10; 1937 GMC Van; Rescue Squad

Matchbox Collectibles YFE10/SA; 1937 GMC Van; Cessnock Rescue Squad

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE11; 1923 Mack AC Water Tanker

Matchbox Collectibles YFE12; 1930 Ford Model A Battalion Chief's Vehicle

Matchbox Collectibles YFE13; 1947 Citroen H Type Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE14; 1953 Ford F-100 Pickup; Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE15; 1935 Mack AB Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE11; 1923 Mack AC Water Tanker

Matchbox Collectibles YFE12; 1930 Ford Model A Battalion Chief's Vehicle

Matchbox Collectibles YFE13; 1947 Citroen H Type Fire Engine; Longueville

Matchbox Collectibles YFE14; 1953 Ford F-100 Pickup; Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE15; 1935 Mack AB Fire Engine

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE16; 1948 Dodge Route Van; Fire Fighter Support Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE17; 1939 Bedford Pump & Hose Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE18; 1950 Ford E38W Van; Fire Truck & Trailer

Matchbox Collectibles YFE19; 1904 Merryweather Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE20; 1912 Mercedes-Benz Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE16; 1948 Dodge Route Van; Fire Fighter Support Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YFE17; 1939 Bedford Pump and Hose Truck; City of Manchester

Matchbox Collectibles YFE18; 1950 Ford E38W Van; Fire Truck & Trailer

Matchbox Collectibles YFE19; 1904 Merryweather Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE20; 1912 Mercedes-Benz Fire Engine

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE21; 1907 Seagrave AC53 Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE22; 1916 Ford Model T Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE23; 1906 Waterous Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE24; 1911 Mack Fire Engine

 

Matchbox Collectibles YFE21; 1907 Seagrave AC53 Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE22; 1916 Ford Model T Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE23; 1906 Waterous Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YFE24; 1911 Mack Fire Engine

 
         

FIRE AND RESCUE SUPPORT VEHICLE EDITION (YFE25 -YFE30)

   

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35187; 1954 Ford F-100 Pickup; Civil Defence Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35188; 1953 Land-Rover Rescue Vehicle; Royal Navy

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35189; 1941 Chevrolet Model AK ½ Ton Pickup; US Army Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35190; 1932 Ford Model AA 1½ Ton Truck; Forest Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35191; 1939 Bedford KD Truck; Fire Appliance, Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35187 (YFE25); 1954 Ford F-100 Pickup; Civil Defence Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35188 (YFE26); 1953 Land-Rover Rescue Vehicle; Royal Navy

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35189 (YFE27); 1941 Chevrolet Model AK ½ Ton Pickup; US Army Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35190 (YFE28); 1932 Ford Model AA 1½ Ton Truck; Forest Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35191 (YFE29); 1939 Bedford KD Truck; Fire Appliance, Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35192; 1937 GMC Van; Fire Service Ambulance

       

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35192 (YFE30); 1937 GMC Van; Fire Service Ambulance

       
         

FIRE ENGINE SPECIAL EDITION

   

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE01; 1930 Ahrens-Fox Quad

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE02; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE03;  1905 Busch Self-Propelled Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE04; 1927 Ahren's Fox N-S-4

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE05; 1880 Merryweather Horse Drawn Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE01; 1930 Ahrens-Fox Quad

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE02; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine FK-7

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE03; 1905 Busch Self-Propelled Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE04; 1927 Ahren's Fox N-S-4

Matchbox Collectibles YSFE05; 1880 Merryweather Horse Drawn Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35810; 1956 Mack B95-Pumper; Evans City PA Fire Dept

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35193; 1930 Ahrens-Fox Quad; The Coca Cola Holiday Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35810 (YSFE06); 1956 Mack B95-Pumper; Evans City PA Fire Dept

Matchbox Collectibles YYM35193 (YSFE07); 1930 Ahrens-Fox Quad; The Coca Cola Holiday Fire Engine (Wanted)

         

SPECIALIZED VEHICLES EDITION

   

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37631; 1948 GMC COE; Fire Tanker/Pumper Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37632; 1932 Mercedes-Benz L5 Truck; Spotlight/Generator Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37633; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine; Water Tower Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37634; 1932 Ford Model AA Open Cab Fire Engine; High Pressure Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37635; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine; Open Top Ladder Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37631; 1948 GMC COE; Fire Tanker/Pumper Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37632; 1932 Mercedes-Benz L5 Truck; Spotlight/Generator Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37633; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine; Water Tower Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37634; 1932 Ford Model AA Open Cab Fire Engine; High Pressure Fire Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37635; 1936 Leyland Cub Fire Engine; Open Top Ladder Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37636; 1946 Dodge Power Wagon; Brush/Field Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM37636; 1946 Dodge Power Wagon; Brush/Field Truck

         

50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (1952-2002)

   

MATCHBOX COLLECTORS GUILD

Matchbox Collectibles 96947; 1939 Bedford Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles 96998; 1953 Ford Pickup; Fire Appliance

Matchbox Collectibles 96999; 1923 Mack AC Water Tanker

 

Matchbox Collectibles 95166; 1939 Bedford Pump and Hose Truck

Matchbox Collectibles 96947; 1939 Bedford Fire Engine

Matchbox Collectibles 96998; 1953 Ford Pickup; Fire Appliance

Matchbox Collectibles 96999; 1923 Mack AC Water Tanker

 

Matchbox Collectors Guild Exclusive 95166; 1939 Bedford Pump and Hose Truck

         

RESCUE VEHICLE

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

EXCLUSIVES LIMITED EDITION

Matchbox Collectibles YYM36400; 1952 Land-Rover Rescue Vehicle; Surf Patrol

 

Matchbox Collectibles YYM38182; 1932 Ford Model AA Fire Engine

 

Matchbox Collectibles YYM38259; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine; Water Tower Truck

Matchbox Collectibles YYM36400; 1952 Land-Rover Rescue Vehicle; Surf Patrol

 

Matchbox Collectibles YYM38182; 1932 Ford Model AA Fire Engine (Wanted)

 

Matchbox Collectibles YYM38259; 1920 Mack AC Fire Engine; Water Tower Truck


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