Yesteryear Collection



This type L5 diesel truck was equipped with a 22 metre turntable escape ladder that had to be constructed in three sections. Extreemly effective in rescuing people from tall burning buildings, this fire truck is a legend in the annals of fire fighting history.

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Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
YFE05; 1932 Mercedes-Benz Ladder Truck Checklist
Issue Year of Release Colours Roof Seats Wheels Wheel Spacers Radiator Plated Parts Painted Trim Hoses Search Light Hose Trolley Wheels & Handle Ladder Series Number Baseplate Rarity Box My Ref. Location
1 1995 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 1) Cast MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
CHINA 1993
Q
2 1996 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 2) Cast MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
CHINA 1993
D Q
3 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 3) Tampo MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
Cast CHINA
R Q
4 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 4) Tampo MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
Cast CHINA
Q
5 1997 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 5) Cast MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
CHINA 1993
R Q
6 1998 Bright red body & cab with black chassis & front mudguards Bright red & silver ladder supports Light grey Chrome 6 spoke, doubles at rear No Chrome shell with grille, chrome Mercedes symbol & DIESEL Chrome Silver & black White Black with silver lenses Bright red 5 spoke with black handle & silver ends Silver Tampo
YFE05
(TYPE 6) Cast MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES
MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
CHINA 1993
Q
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: Q - Matchbox Collectibles 'themed' ranges

 


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