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Lot # 3 - 1981 Matchbox Team Series 48-Car Storage Case by Lesney
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | We need people at pick-up to come in and get out quickly as there is no parking. If you could, please park at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 333 Woodland Ave. and walk the 100 yards to the auction. (go through the pickers stuff and buy a bunch LOL) and then drive in and pick it all up at one time. |
| Start Date/Time: | 20-Jun-2025 1:00:00 PM |
| End Date/Time: | 25-Jun-2025 6:02:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$5.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Kiwi400 |
| This sale will end in: | |
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Description :
1981 Matchbox Team Series 48-Car Storage Case by Lesney This is a vintage Matchbox carry case from the late 20th century designed to accommodate up to 48 die-cast toy vehicles. It features a hard-shell blue plastic construction with a colorful racing-themed front label depicting multiple Matchbox cars, prominently including “Team Matchbox” and “MB Team Matchbox” graphics. The printed front panel presents stylized action art of speeding racecars with the Matchbox logo and “Holds 48 Models” designation. The rectangular body is designed to open and store cars in molded interior trays and serves both as a transport solution and an organizational accessory tailored to Matchbox’s die-cast product lines. It contains a collection of miniature vehicles placed inside its compartments, intended to represent Matchbox offerings from its core years. Manufactured during the late 1970s into the early 1980s by Lesney Products Corp., this Matchbox storage case emerged in response to the surge in popularity of organized vehicle play. At the time, Matchbox was enhancing its presentation of team-based racing lines, and accessories like this case allowed children to store and transport their collection in a compact format, often mirroring real-life pit crews or car garages in miniature form. This piece represents the era’s shift from single toy vehicles to more comprehensive, brand-enhancing play systems. Materials Made Of: Plastic (case); Die-cast metal and plastic (cars)
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Auction History
Highest bidder is Kiwi400
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Jun-2025 11:29:27 AM | $5.00 | Kiwi400 |
PAYMENT DETAILS
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We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. East Side Estate Liquidation Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.
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