Lesney - Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 73 Ferrari F1 Racing Car #73 – Red – Loose

Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 73 Ferrari F1 Racing Car

Add a piece of classic Matchbox and motorsport history to your collection with this Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 73 Ferrari F1 Racing Car. Made in England by Lesney, this distinctive open-wheel Ferrari racer is finished in traditional red and features prominent race number 73 graphics together with Ferrari shield emblems on both sides.

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

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

Key Features

• Original vintage Matchbox Lesney model
• Matchbox Series No. 73
• Ferrari F1 Racing Car
• Classic Ferrari red finish
• Race number 73 graphics
• Ferrari shield graphics on both sides
• Classic open-wheel Grand Prix racing design
• Steering wheel present
• Four wheels and tyres present
• Twin rear exhaust pipes present
• Made in England by Lesney
• Original driver figure is missing
• Supplied loose with no original packaging

Model Details

Brand: Matchbox / Lesney
Series: Matchbox Series
Model Number: No. 73
Model: Ferrari F1 Racing Car
Race Number: 73
Colour: Red
Country of Manufacture: England
Condition: Pre-Owned / Vintage / Loose
Missing Component: Original Driver Figure
Packaging: No Original Packaging

Condition

This model is in pre-owned vintage condition and displays signs of age, handling and previous play. The red paint remains strong across much of the body, with visible paint chips, marks and edge wear in various areas including the nose, body sides and other raised edges.

The important race number 73 graphics and Ferrari shield emblems remain clearly visible on both sides and present well considering the age of the model. All four wheels and tyres are present, along with the steering wheel and twin rear exhaust pipes.

IMPORTANT: The original driver figure is missing. The cockpit is therefore empty apart from the steering wheel. No replacement driver is included.

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

Vintage Matchbox models manufactured by Lesney in England remain highly collectable for their connection to the early years of Matchbox and the distinctive vehicles represented throughout the original Matchbox Series.

The No. 73 Ferrari F1 Racing Car is particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Matchbox, Lesney, Ferrari and classic Grand Prix racing models. Its open-wheel design, traditional Ferrari red finish, prominent number 73 graphics and Ferrari shield emblems give the model unmistakable period racing character.

While this particular example is not complete due to the missing original driver figure, the model retains its major vehicle components and attractive original graphics, making it suitable for display, restoration or completing with a replacement driver.

What's Included

One Vintage Matchbox Lesney No. 73 Ferrari F1 Racing Car #73 as shown in the supplied photographs.

The original driver figure is missing. No original box or packaging is included. Only the model and components shown in the photographs are included.

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