February 1997 Matchbox Releases

As usual here is a list and a small description (my own) of all the Matchbox models that are released so far in this month. Remember I update this list only when I get the model in my collection. This list will be updated as I get new models until then Happy Collecting

Standard MB1-75 Models

12-I- .... Audi Avus .... Pinkish gold body, 5 spoke wheels, "AVUS"
13-F- .... The Buster .... Plum body, yellow & white splashes on sides only
14-G- .... Corvette Roadster .... Metallic light purple, white stripe on hood & sides, orange interior
15-J- .... Mustang Mach III .... White body, blue hood, red stripes
21-F- .... GMC Wrecker .... Red body, yellow & white stripes, "Matchbox"
22-H- .... Lamborghini Diablo .... Dark blue body, white design on sides, "Diablo"
23-G- .... Volvo Container Truck .... Black body, yellow container, "Matchbox Auto Products"
26-D- .... Cosmic Blues .... Metallic green body, orange & white flames
28-L- .... Mitsubishi Spyder .... Yellow body, "Spyder"
31-J- .... Jaguar XJ 220 .... Metallic bluish green body, lime & green design, gray windows
44-D- .... Chevy Van 4x4 .... Red body, "Claws"
45-E- .... Highway Maintenance Truck .... Dark orange body, black dump & shovel
50-E- .... Chevy Blazer .... Black body, shield on door, "Off Road Patrol"
53-D- .... F-150 Flareside Pickup .... Blue body, orange interior, white tempo
59-H- .... Camaro Police Pursuit .... White body, red dome, blue design, "Police"
62-J- .... Street Streak .... Metallic plum body, chrome windows
63-E- .... Snorkel Fire Engine .... Maroon body, gray ladder, white stripe, "Matchbox Fire Dept."
71-D- .... 1962 Corvette .... White body, neon orange flames
73-H- .... Rotwheeler .... Black body, black upper & red lower gum.

75 Challenge Cars

I was finally able to find the following Challenge cars. Examples thanks to my friend(s) on the internet.
08-J- .... Mazda RX-7 .... Light gold body, black interior
08-J- .... Mazda RX-7 .... Dark gold body, black interior
13-F- .... The Buster .... Dark gold body, black interior, black windows
17-G- .... Ferrari 456 GT .... Dark gold body, black interior
38-I- .... Corvette Sting Ray III .... Dark gold body, black interior
44-I- .... Ford Probe .... Dark gold body, black interior
61-E- .... Nissan 300 ZX .... Dark gold body, black interior
72-O- .... Chevy K-1500 Truck .... Dark gold body, black interior, chrome roll bars
75-G- .... Ferrari F-50 .... Dark gold body, black interior.

Promotional Models

38-F- .... Ford Courier .... Dark blue body, "Police / Community Service Center"
38-F- .... Ford Courier .... Dark blue body, "Hampshire Police / Dog Handeling Section"
38-F- .... Ford Courier .... Dark blue body, "Benedick's Coffee Service"
38-F- .... Ford Courier .... Dark blue body, "County Police / Community Service Center"
44-H- .... Model T Ford .... Red body, plastic base, "Bendigo Swap Meet 1996
44-H- .... Model T Ford .... White body, metal base, "Bendigo Swap Meet 1996"
44-H- .... Model T Ford .... White body, metal base, "Farnham Malting 5 / 5th Jan 1997"
55-D- .... Ford Cortina .... Orange body, yellow interior, "Nigel Cooper for Matchbox Toys / Christmas 1996" --- Bulgarian Model (Code-1 model)

Micro Brewery Set 6

38-E- .... Model A Ford .... Green body, gold roof/chassis, "Boulder Beer / Extra Pale Ale"
44-H- .... Model T Ford .... Red body, blue roof, "Mendocino Brewing Co. / Red Tail Ale"
245-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... Yellow body, red chassis, "Birmingham Brewing Co. / Red Mountain
YCC-01- .... Austin .... Purple body, gold base, "New Belgium Brewing Co. / Amber Ale

Premiere Series / Ultra Class

PREMIERE SERIES 8
16-E- .... Ford LTD .... Black & Beige body, "State Trooper / Florida Highway Patrol
16-E- .... Ford LTD .... Navy & Gray body, "State Police"
16-E- .... Ford LTD .... White body, "State Police N.J."
43-I- .... Camaro Z28 .... Black & White body, "Highway Patrol / Safety & Service"
43-I- .... Camaro Z28 .... Black & White body, "State Trooper / Texas Department"
43-I- .... Camaro Z28 .... Navy body, "State Police"

ULTRA CLASS
14-G- .... Corvette Roadster .... Red body, red & black interior
38-H- .... Mercedes Benz 600 SEL .... Metallic red and silver body, Gray & black interior
41-F- .... Jaguar XJ-6 .... Metallic green body, Tan & black interior
43-G- .... Lincoln Town Car .... Metallic charcoal body, maroon & white interior
49-H- .... BMW 850I .... Maroon body, Tan & black interior
67-F- .... Lamborghini Countach LP500S .... Red body, red & black interior

Five Packs

CONSTRUCTION
19-D- .... Cement Truck
29-C- .... Tractor Shovel
30-E- .... Quarry Truck
45-E- .... Highway Maintenance Truck
64-D- .... Caterpillar Bulldozer

FIRE
08-I- .... Airport Fire Truck
18-C- .... Extending Ladder Fire Engine
27-D- .... Jeep Cherokee
57-H- .... Mack Auxiliary Truck
63-E- .... Snorkel Fire Engine

LAND SEA & AIR
05-B- .... Seafire Boat
35-F- .... Land Rover Ninety
46-F- .... Mission Chopper
52-E- .... Isuzu Amigo
TP-110- .... Inflatable Boat

SUPER CARS
03-C- .... Porsche Turbo
30-G- .... Toyota Supra Turbo
31-J- .... Jaguar XJ 220
67-F- .... Lamborghini Countach LP500S
75-G- .... Ferrari F 40

CONVERTIBLES
10-F- .... Dodge Viper RT 10
12-H- .... Audi Avus
28-L- .... Mitsubishi Spyder
34-G- .... Plymouth Prolwer
71-H- .... Mustang Cobra

CARS OF THE FUTURE
12-I- .... Mercedes Benz 500 SL
15-J- .... Mustang Mach III
34-G- .... Plymouth Prolwer
49-I- .... V.W. Concept Car
62-J- .... Street Streak

POLICE
16-E- .... Ford LTD
46-F- .... Mission Chopper
50-E- .... Chevy Blazer
54-F- .... Airport Foam Truck
59-H- .... Camaro Police Pursuit

White Rose Collectibles

Nothing to Report this month. Try Next Month .

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