RARE & HARD TO FIND MODELS
(SUPERFAST SERIES ONLY)

There are many things that make a model rare e.g., body color, special labels/decals or a limited release in a particular region/country. Lately a lot of companies have done promotional models with Matchbox and some of the promotions have been limited to a particular market and the models released are in very limited quantity. Some of the rare Lesney Superfast models are:

By far Early German models are considered to be the most difficult to find. For example, first German special released in 1977 (include 5 models -- Deutesche Bundespost in yellow, Unfall Retung in red, Aral in blue, ADAC in yellow and Rennservice in silver). Second release of 5 models (include red Confern, orange Schulbus, green Dresender Bank, white Adidas, and red Notarzt). Also, a 3 piece German set commonly known as 1000 ps is considered to be quite rare. The current price of this set ranges from $200 to $400.

Some of the Early French releases are also considered to be very rare especially the three models released in France for the Paris Dakar rally. These models were marketed to French market in unique blister packs. In 1977, a set of 10 models were released for U.S.A. market only called a "U.S.A Roman Numeral Set."

In July of 1994 a set for 5 models was released as promotion for "Nationwise Auto Parts" . The current price for this 5 piece set is as high as $300 but most of the people who have extras are not selling them rather they would like to trade these models for some other rare releases.

Four of the rarest models released by Tyco are:

The above four models are released in the quantity limited to 50 pieces only and were given to the parties reviewing their new line. The current price of these model are as high as $350 each if one could find them.

Seven of the rarest models released during the Mattel Era are:
MB 04 .... 1957 Chevy in orange with "Fanta"
MB 17 .... London Bus in orange with "Fanta"
MB 20 .... Volvo Container Truck in orange with "Fanta"
MB 27 .... Jeep Cherokee in orange with "Fanta"
MB 34 .... Ford RS200 in orange with "Fanta"
MB 47 .... School Bus in orange with "Fanta"
MB 49 .... Peugeot Quasar in orange with "Fanta"

The above seven models were released in very limited quantity in Chinese market only. The current price of these models are as high as $250 to $300 each if anyone could find them. The other rare models from non-Lesney era are:

MB 71 .... Jeep Liberty Silver, Mail Order promo; currently $50 to $65
MB 72 .... Cadillac Allante in white (GM Promotional model); currently $125 to $150
MB 267 .... Chevy Lumina given to Ron Slyder's guests who attended his daughter's wedding; currently $125 to $150
A set of 30 models released commonly known as Sam set
A set of 3 models with "Chef Boyardee" labels ===>(Sorry Forgot to take picture)
Las Vegas .... 2 Piece Las Vagas set currently $75 to $100 (individually)
3 Piece German Set 1000PS Set.
"Son Of Gun" Set
"STP" Set
Miscellaneous Rare Models (Lesney)
Some Hard to Find (Lesney)
Hard to Find (Post Lesney)