Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta 22 b3 ('58) pale pink GPW SC4 NM+ & crafted box

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Please add us to your favorites list ! Check out my other items ! 1. Item Description and Bidding/ Shipping Cost and Policy/ Payment Instructions: One (1) Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta 22 b3 (1958 design), hard-to-find pale pink (Stannard) or pinkish cream (Mack) body, 9 x 20 grey plastic wheels, green tinted window insert. Stannard code 4. This fine model is in near mint plus code 1 condition from my personal collection. It was introduced in 1958 and was sold in this late issue and 14 other variations variations (Mack, 3rd ed., p 163). There exist 27 distinct Stannard code types. This model is a Stannard code 4, as above, dome and rivet axles, A type short bonnet post, and B type trim with silver trim applied to grille, head lights, and front/rear bumper. It is approximately 63 mm in overall length. Please carefully examine the high definition photos for the fine, nearly flawless code 1 virgin original paintwork detail. The black paintwork on the metal base is in close to immaculate condition. The 9 x 20 GPW show a no use. The tow hook is perfectly intact. There are no casting defects. This 1958 Cresta will display as nearly new in your 22b Cresta collection. Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will be entertained up to 4 hours prior to auction end. I make the free box which will be sent with the model. I use them to display my own collection which then allows me to carefully store my original boxes. They are constructed of correct weight tag board, square and functionally perfect, fresh and colourful, meticulously detailed inside and out . They are laser printed so they will be somewhat glossier than an original Lesney era box, which was printed with lithography. This box is intended for display and storage purposes with a genuine Lesney Products model only. We always ship multiple purchases combined. If you are concerned about international shipping cost, ask us for an estimate of total shipping and we will promptly reply. Free shipping, if offered, is for U.S. customers only . We will, however, offer our international customers the very best rate available (ignore the eBay shipping calculator!) consistent with safe shipping practises. We use sturdy new packing materials whenever possible.Please do not pay before you complete all of your purchases. Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which you intend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outside of the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. For domestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the items you have won are captured and combined in one package.2. Codes and Grading : CODE 1 means no paintwork restoration or mechanical repair has been performed on the model based upon personal knowledge or careful inspection under magnification and UV light. CODE 3 means that we have carefully restored some paintwork imperfections and/or made a mechanical repair, for example, such as to straighten a bent axle. If we believe such repair or restoration was done by others, we will disclose our opinion in the listing. Note: '+' or 'plus' indicates the upper range of the grade meaning better than average condition for a given grade. FC = Fair condition, CODE 1, unrestored, offered as-is. Significant paintwork, applique, and/or mechanical flaws will exist which will be evident in the photos or disclosed if not visible. This grade is commonly known as 'well played with' and significant play wear will be evident . We normally will not sell such models individually unless recommended for parts or restoration or if the model is particularly rare. Some or all of the original complement of accessories may have gone missing. GC = Good condition, CODE 1 unrestored, offered as-is. No significant flaws exist other than those connected with paintwork and/or appliques unless disclosed in the listing. This grade is commonly referred to as 'gently played with' and minor play wear will be evident . Some or all of the original complem... read more

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