Yesteryear Collection



In the fall of 1921 - long before Scania-Vabis merged with Saab - the company was in the throes of financial difficulties. But relief came in the form of a large order from the General Post Office and Customs Office & Excise in Sweden. Their objective was to improve postal service, particularly in the remote northern region. And Scania-Vabis responded by developing a 2.6 tonne bus capable of carrying 12 passengers and the mail. Powered by a 3.5 litre, four cylinder, 36 bhp engine and equipped with eight gears, the vehicle was fitted with skis in front and a trailing axle and rubber tracks in back to negotiate the deep snow on unplowed winter roads.

Matchbox Collectibles has recreated this unique 1922 Postbus Special in a limited edition model that is the first of its kind.

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The roof mounted spruce trees were finely detailed and were made in Stoke-on-Trent, England using the "cold cast" technique. The "trees" were exported to China for assembly. A quantity arrived damaged and it was necessary to have 1,236 replacements made in China. These replacement trees (Type 2) are some 5% smaller in size. There are many colour shades associated with both types of tree. Compared with the Y16-4, modifications were made to the wheel hubs and to the baseplate text.

Total production of the YSC01 was 5,004.

(1995)

 

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Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
Issue Year of Release Colour  Load  Seats/Floor Plated Parts Grille Wheels Half Track Pony Wheels Caterpillar Track Front Light Lenses Painted Trim Ski's Series Number Baseplate Rarity Box
1 1995 Pearlescent white body, roof, chassis & half track supports Green tree - Type 1 Brown Light copper Black Light copper 12 spoke Light copper solid Black Silver Gold Brown with pearlescent white frames Tampo YSC01 Cast MATCHBOX INTL LTD © 1998 CHINA S Q2
2 Pearlescent white body, roof, chassis & half track supports Green tree - Type 2 Brown Light copper Black Light copper 12 spoke Light copper solid Black Silver Gold Brown with pearlescent white frames Tampo YSC01 Cast MATCHBOX INTL LTD © 1998 CHINA R Q2
Box: Q2 - Yellow and cream standard style box, slightly larger than Q1

 


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