Matchbox collector just adding some possible clarification. The small van is a 17A Bedford Removals Van. It was originally green and had a label that read "Matchbox Removals Service" on both sides. The Station Wagon is a 31B Ford Fairlane wagon. The Rolls Royce is a regular series Matchbox #44A and the base is black. The red paint was added later. The Major Pack is an M2 Davies Tire Van. Should be orangy red with a silver trailer. Just a couple of asides, The #74 Canteen has a harder to find light blue base, the Studebaker wagon has a harder to find dark blue slider, and the yellow trailer is a first production run with knobby black tires.
You mentioned some models you didn't have in your collection. Why not do a call to action video of all the ones you need or want with pictures showing what they look like . Then the subscribers may have or know where the illusive ones are for your set. Kinda like a fan based scavenger hunt. Lol
DUKW. [not an acronym] manufacturer's code for a type of military wheeled amphibious landing-craft (D means 1942, U means utility (amphibious), K means all-wheel drive, W means 2 powered rear axles). The DUKW is a six-wheel-drive amphibious modification of the 2 ¹⁄₂-ton CCKW trucks used by the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War.
Nice selection from your subscribers Marty, the trucks with metal wheels and pinched axles date from late 50's to early 60's when plastic wheels and mushroomed axles we're introduced. The Bedford box truck is an early variation having a curved roof rather than flat from late 50's. Cannot wait for the rebuild on the RAF refueller,always amazes me how much detail was on these early matchbox models the prices they sold for back in the day was absolutely cheap for what you got, I was born in 1955 and was one of seven having two brothers and four sisters money was tight so only got cars on birthdays and Christmas time but everyone I owned was cherished and remember them being on sale here for 2/6D in old money or equivalent to 12 and 1/2 pence in today's money.
That was a fun video to watch! I am looking forward to that air force water truck myself. looks like it needs a little help but nothing drastic, also DOG!
Nice haul. I like when you get excited over vehicles you are unfamiliar with. Such a kid. We never really grow up, do we? Have fun with those. Lots of videos to do. Great!
Marty you have quite the collection building up... Love all those cars... Looking forward to watching you redo all of them.... Love the SEMI truck can't wait to see that one done... Cheers
1959 Ford Galaxie Station Wagon, #31 is what you have in your Hands Mate, One of the 1st Wave of American Built Vehicles Produced By Matchbox, the Others were... 1959 Chevrolet Impala 2 Door, (within the Last 3 Years MBX Brought Back the 59 Impala as the 59 Chevy Kingswood Station Wagon W/Luggage Rack, in 2 Colors, I have 3 Red, & 6 Blue) 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan. 1955 or 56 Ford Fairlane Country Squire Station Wagon, the 1st American Model Matchbox Put Out. #75 Ford Thunderbird, 58 or 59 Model Year, MBX Put it Out in 1961.
In Scotland you would be called "A jammy bastard." Which means "a very lucky man," hope you bring joy to thousands by restoring their childhood memories.
Had a pretty damn good time with that set of boxes, didn’t you? Don’t blame you a bit. Awfully nice of those folks to send you such cool pieces and very kind of you to share with us. Thank you.
Do you have a shelf with all your restoration vehicles lined up? Maybe do a video of all the vehicles lined up and show them off and talk about each one a little. This way new viewers can see what you already did and then they might go look into your past videos and watch them.
@@scottm.franklinnc7942 His 50k subscriber hobby room episode, had his collection in it. He did not describe them much, but you can see them at least. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G7V2gM2dJSg.html
The Duck( dukw) was a 6x6 gmc truck with a boat hull built around the bottom and a pto ( power take off) shaft driving a propshaft, there was a also a gpw willys jeep which was amphibious, but easily sank when swamped by a wave,s, the dukw,s were actually quite sea worthy and could cross the channel, but had limited range and were quite slow, so easy targets.
Marty,i never get bored watching your unboxing sessions,always fun.i tell you what,you're extremly lucky with the last item,That Bedford truck.9 times out of ten,they are missing one or both rear doors.i have 4,but they all had either one or both doors missing.keep up the good work.
Love how you Started out with patients While trying to get the over taped models open, then finally just lost it, I laugh so hard my son came in to see what the fuss was about.
lots of atv trailers and older campers in north america run a 8" rim with tire makes it about 12". I upgraded mine to run 13" rims and with tire makes it about 15-16" tall tire.
Saturday am with my coffee I just thought about how technology has made it possible to feel close to someone who is so far away. You have so many followers here in U S A and we all enjoy your vids . Keep up the good work !
Hey Marty, just a few thank-you's first for your videos, your glue and baking soda fix [it works] and I just received a set of Gentle Vise Jaws, magnetic and rubber to hold things in my vise that need a little TLC . Didn't know about them till I saw yours. Unfortunately I sold all my Matchbox vehicles on Ebay several years ago, had some from mid 50's on. For the money I made, would have felt better donating them to you. Sorry. I did keep one, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear No.Y-15, 1930 Packard Victoria. It was on my shelf and completely over looked it, so I kept it. Thanks again, I'll be watching.
Love that little Bedford TK artic! Probably a 12-tonner, with a shorter 'urban delivery' trailer! You've seen some villages in Norfolk Marty, you can't get a premium weight wagon around them without demolishing buildings! And the 'furniture van'? Looks like either a Bedford 'O' series, and the bit over the cab rook is called a Luton, named after the town where they made hats! :-) I love these video's Marty, and they look like you have fun too! :-)
I love how some people just dump a bunch of cars in a box and ship them, and how some individually wrap each and every one of them and then wrap them all together. I'd probably fall somewhere in the middle of those two. Enough that more damage doesn't come to them, but not so much that it takes a person too long to open.
I know your greatful of free cars but they dont have to individually wrap them like the crown jewels ,your going to do them up anyway,,her sissors ,her toothbrush,,think you should give them both back marty :0)
Another great unboxing from some very generous people. The Honda motorcycles also should have a black kick stand underneath so maybe another job for your Printer skills. All the best from the Southwest ( UK)
Marty another great video. Always enjoyable to watch. When it really is your birthday, please ask your wife for a decent pair of scissors. I'm wincing every time you attack the packages with a knife!
Hilarious. Reminded me of being a kid at Xmas and getting a box in a box in a box etc. Each having wrapping paper and fully coated in a layer of clear tape. And inside the last box was a knife🔪.
i'm sure you enjoy opening the 'presents' more than turning the junk into gems :) … also very nice to hear your long suffering wife make an appearance :). keep up the good work! i'll set a couple of days aside in readiness for the next present opening session.
I like the green car with the dog, I think it is either a Wolsley or an Austin. I will look forward to seeing the rebuild. I have some cars to send to you also 😁👍
It’s an MG 1100. They did Austin, Morris, Riley, Wolseley and Vanden Plas variants of it too. It also came as the 1300. It has the same running gear as the Mini and was known as the ADO16
The name DUKW comes from General Motors Corporation model nomenclature: D. Designed in 1942 - U. Utility - K. All-wheel drive - W. Dual-tandem rear axles
Where is Kevin when you need him?? Never around when work to be done. He should be here helping to open these boxes. His "party" lifestyle is not going to serve him well. Now makeover work is piling up! KEVIN!! WHERE ARE YOU???!!!!!
Love your vids, I can't believe the cars people give you. Worth a mint on EBay. Just to clarify there's definitely plenty of bike trailers with little wheels. Like the old boat trailers that the wheels fall off from bearings overheating due to extra revaluations being so small. Keep up the great channel. Onya mate 👍🏻
Watching Marty unbox is almost as fun as watching him restore a matchbox vehicle. Now, you may need to buy your wife a pair a scissors to go with the toothbrush. 😏
Hi Marty. At first I was surprised that you hadn't seen some of those models before but then I realised you must be a lot younger than me! The American Ford Station wagon was the second No 31. The earlier one was also a Ford and it came in plain yellow. The version you have also appeared in yellow but is quite rare. There are probably quite a few more models you're not familiar with. That needs to be put right so keep an eye on your mailbox.
DUKW. [not an acronym] manufacturer's code for a type of military wheeled amphibious landing-craft (D means 1942, U means utility (amphibious), K means all-wheel drive, W means 2 powered rear axles)
I have two of the 64b MG 1100 in green (it was also available in metallic blue) and I used to have the orange VW Camper. It should have a red plastic roof that hinges upwards
