Matchbox – Atlas
Scale model of a dump truck, the Atlas , made by Matchbox . This example is reference 23, included in the "1–75 Superfast" series. It is made in England, between 1977 and 1980. Metal cab and chassis painted in a purplish-blue color, metal cargo bed painted in orange. Metal base (clear coated?). Cabin windows represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in the cab in beige plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. No suspension. Tilting cargo bed. The nominal scale seems to be 1:88 ¹ and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 2.2 oz. This model represents a fictional dump truck in a futuristic style. I've always liked robust dump trucks, especially the titanic examples associated with mining operations, always loaded to the limits of their capacity. Regarding this fictional Matchbox model, I suspect the original design wouldn't have lasted long in a construction yard, with its large glazed surfaces exposed to ...