Matchbox – 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
Scale model of an automobile, the 1906 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost , made by Matchbox . This example is reference Y-10 ¹ , included in the " Models of Yesteryear " series. It is made in England from 1969 to 1985. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in silver. Metal base also in silver, comprising in a single element the fenders, running boards and a reproduction of the chassis. Spare tire mounted on the running board on the right side. No glazing on the metal windshield. Interior details in plastic, including the steering wheel in black and the seats and floor in red. Rubber tires detailed with thread and shoulder blocks and decorated with white stripe, red plastic spoked rims. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:51 and the overall length is approximately 3.6 in. About 3.2 oz. This model represents an automobile, presumably a Rolls-Royce 40/50 hp ² with " Roi-des-Belges " bodywork ³ built from 1907 and equipped with a 6-cylinder in-line engin...