Yesteryear Collection

The Bedford Tanker was truly a multi-functional fire fighting vehicle. It could rely on its own tank of water or "drop hose" to the nearest hydrant. This Bedfoed was particularly effective during World War II. When allied planes landed on airfields in flames, this fire fighter came to their rescue. With its 500 gallon tank, it could quickly extinguish the blaze.

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
YFE04; 1939 Bedford Fire Service Tanker																			Checklist
Issue	Year of Release	Colours	Seats	Grille	Wheels	Wheel Spacers	Plated Parts	Painted Trim	Hoses	Head Lights	Spot Light	Ladder	Hose Trolley Wheels & Handle	Series Number	Model Name	Baseplate	Rarity	Box	My Ref.	Location
1	1995	Bright red body, cab, bonnet, tank & mudguards Black chassis	Black	Bright red with silver bars	Chrome solid	No	Chrome	Silver	White with silver ends & black straps	Black with silver lenses	Black with chrome lens	Brown	Bright red 16 spoke with black handle White hose	Cast YFE-04	Cast 1939 BEDFORD WATER TANKER	Cast MATCHBOX INT'L LTD MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES MODELS OF YESTERYEAR © 1994 CHINA		Q
2	1999	Bright red body, cab, bonnet, tank & mudguards Black chassis	Black	Bright red with silver bars	Chrome solid	Yes	Chrome	Silver	White with silver ends & black straps	Black with silver lenses	Black with chrome lens	Brown	Bright red 16 spoke with black handle White hose	Tampo YFE04	Tampo 1939 BEDFORD TANKER	Cast © 1994 MATTEL INC. CHINA Tampo MODELS OF YESTERYEAR		Q
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: Q - Matchbox Collectibles 'themed' ranges