Click on any photo to see a larger version...
I now code all my Matchbox Regular Series 1-75 models against the Stannard's Collectors Catalogue [ISBN 0-9510367-O-X] which covers the years 1953 to 1969 and is based on Stannard's extensive knowledge of the 1-75 series, contributions from Ray Bush, Phillip Bowdidge, Robert Newson and Paul Carr, and the access, granted to him by Matchbox, to Matchbox Toys Limited's archives and production collection. Wherever possible I will also include the relevant reference obtained from Schiffer's Matchbox Toys [ISBN 0-916838-74-9] and other major reference publications. I also use Nick Jones' excellent site to further refine the codings – these codes are identified by the use of [NJ] alongside them.
This is the Lesney produced Matchbox MB53-a-3 Aston Martin DB2-4 MkII in Metallic Light Green.
| Stannard Code: | 53-a-3 |
| Schiffer Code: | 53-a-3 |
| Nick Jones Code: | [NJ]53-a-8 |
| Body Colour: | Metallic Light Green |
| Glazing: | None |
| Trim: | Silver grille, lights and bumpers, red tail lights |
| Base Type: | Gloss Black painted metal |
| Base Details: | "No 53" at right angles to the rear axle, 3 lines of text: Aston Martin, Made in England, By Lesney |
| Base Fitting: | 2 machined rivets |
| Wheels: | Grey plastic, 10mm x 24 treads, domed axles |
| Interior: | None |
| Issued: | 1958 to 1963 |
Item: 2937