Differences Among Similar Models

Many of the Matchbox models, at first glance, appear to be the same. In many cases, however, the differences are significant enough to list them as distinct models and, once you are aware of them, are easy to spot.

Listed below are those models that types of models. Click on the group that you would like to examine further and the specific differences will be described.


Ford GTs MB 634 & 671


Ford T-Birds MB 212, 268 & WRP02


1939 Chevy Sedan Delivery MB 215 & 245


Carbodies London Taxis MB 174 & 667

BMW Z3's MB 433 & 606

Harley Davidson Motorcycles

School Buses

Doubledecker Buses

Cosmic Blues & Red Riders styles

Datsum 260's & 280's

Chevy Lumina Stock Cars MB 221, 224 & 267

Pontiac Stock Cars MB 216, 238 &. 269

Crown Victorias MB 304/459/466 & 689

Mini Cooper S MB 579 & 765

Lotus Europas LS 05-A & MB 761

55 & 57 Bel Airs MB 358/321, 359/320

Ford Transits MB 165, 693 & 281/431/472/554

57 & 62 Corvettes M B361/362 & 94/374

Dodge Caravan and Chrylser Voyager MB 128 & 362

F1 and Indy Cars MB 137, 246 & 247