Lesney - Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 19d Lotus Racing Car #3 – Green – Driver Missing

Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 19d Lotus Racing Car #3

Add a classic piece of Matchbox motorsport history to your collection with this Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 19d Lotus Racing Car. Made in England by Lesney, this classic open-wheel racing model features a dark green body, contrasting yellow centre stripe, yellow wheel hubs and prominent racing number 3 markings.

The No. 19d Lotus Racing Car was produced during the classic Matchbox Regular Wheels era and captures the distinctive appearance of 1960s open-wheel Grand Prix racing cars.

This is an original pre-owned vintage model supplied loose and displays genuine signs of age and previous play.

Please note: the original driver figure is missing from this example.

Key Features

• Original vintage Matchbox Lesney model
• Matchbox Series No. 19d
• Lotus Racing Car
• Dark green body
• Yellow centre racing stripe
• Racing number 3 markings
• Yellow wheel hubs with black tyres
• Four wheels and tyres present
• Exposed rear engine detailing
• Twin exhaust pipes
• Classic open-wheel racing design
• Made in England by Lesney
• Original driver figure is missing
• Supplied loose with no original packaging

Model Details

Brand: Matchbox / Lesney
Series: Matchbox Regular Wheels
Model Number: No. 19d
Model: Lotus Racing Car
Race Number: 3
Body Colour: Green
Stripe: Yellow
Wheel Hubs: Yellow
Tyres: Black
Country of Manufacture: England
Era: 1960s
Condition: Pre-Owned / Vintage / Loose
Missing Component: Original Driver Figure
Packaging: No Original Packaging

Condition

This model is in good pre-owned vintage condition for its age. The dark green finish remains strong across much of the body and the contrasting yellow racing stripe presents particularly well.

The racing number 3 markings remain clearly visible on the nose and both sides of the vehicle. There are minor paint chips, marks and edge wear consistent with age, handling and previous play.

All four yellow wheel hubs and black tyres are present. The exposed rear engine detailing, suspension-style detailing and twin exhaust pipes are also present as shown in the photographs.

IMPORTANT: The original driver figure is missing. The cockpit is empty and no replacement driver is included.

The model is not represented as mint or complete due to the missing driver. No original box or packaging is included.

Please carefully examine all supplied photographs before purchasing. The photographs show the actual model you will receive and form part of the condition description. Due to the age and pre-owned nature of this collectable, additional minor age-related marks or imperfections may be present.

Collector Notes

The Matchbox Lesney No. 19d Lotus Racing Car dates from the classic Regular Wheels era and was produced in both green and orange variations. The green version with yellow wheel hubs and racing number 3 markings is an instantly recognisable example of Lesney's 1960s racing car range.

This example retains strong colour, attractive racing graphics and its exposed engine and exhaust detailing. Although the original driver is missing, it remains an appealing original vintage model for collectors of Matchbox, Lesney, Lotus and classic motorsport diecast.

What's Included

One Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 19d Lotus Racing Car #3 – Green as shown in the supplied photographs.

Original driver figure and original packaging are not included. Only the model shown in the photographs is included.

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