Matchbox Lesney Matchbox BP Sales & Service Station MG1 - B2 VNM & Boxes
Item History & Price
FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION. One (1) pristine hard-to-find complete set Lesney 1963 issue Matchbox BP Sales and Service Station MG-1-B2 Accessory Building, including an A-1-B1 BP Pump Island Set (pumps, green plastic accessories, and sign) also from 1963, originally sold with this MG-1. Both the MG-1 and the A-1-A1 are in their original boxe...s, both of which in unbelievably well preserved condition (absolutely no repairs done or necessary, no shop tags, and no closure fold fatigue whatsoever). All sides of the boxes can be seen in the photos and all original closures are present and intact. The MG-1B2 is in BP livery with green base and forecourt, white and clear plastic garage, completely intact rear ramp with mounting tabs, and showroom with BP Energol Lubrication service decal on left hand side, lemon yellow painted BP metal topper with decals in 100% perfect condition. The BP A-1-A1 Pump Island and Sign Accessory Set is VNM with sign labels and pump decals in factory condition (allowing for minor age related issues) in its original D type box in crisp, bright, rigid, un-fatigued, un-creased condition. This model building and pump set are in very near mint overall condition, which is our top condition rating as we do not use 'mint' but...... :-) It was introduced in 1963 and was sold in this type and an earlier, similar ESSO livery station issued in 1961 (Mack).
This paragraph is from "Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys-The First 40 Years" by Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, et al., Matchbox International; Major Productions, Ltd.; 1st Edition, Chester, UK 1989, p.253.:
"In 1963, the [Esso] Service Station was re-issued as a B.P. garage and was shown for the first time in the 1963 catalogue. The base became green, whilst the building and rear ramp were in white. The repair ramp was also in green with a white plastic manhole cover. The fascia board became lemon-yellow. A small modification was made to the area which originally featured the clock, changing it to a B.P. sign. All of the Esso markings were replaced by a combination of B.P. and Matchbox signs. The area on the forecourt remained constant to hold in position the new A1.2 Accessory Pack B.P. Petrol Pumps. The B.P. Double Storey Service Station remained in production until 1967".
The base is 23.5 cm wide and 16.5 cm deep. The building is 18 cm wide by 9 cm deep by 8 cm high, not including the metal topper. All parts of the service station are present and intact. No cracks. The clear plastic windows are clean and clear as new. The decals on the topper are 100% perfect condition. The side decal is also 100%. The rear ramp is fully intact and functional as can be seen in the photos. This Matchbox BP Sales and Service Station will display as brand new. Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will be entertained up to 4 hours prior to auction end. Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which youintend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outsideof the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. Fordomestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the itemsyou have won are captured and combined in one package.
It is understood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuine Lesney products.
2. Grading:VNM = Very Near Mint. No cracks or missing pieces. The paintwork, if any, is, for all practical purposes, close to new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present.
NM = Near Mint. Restoration unnecessary. Slight wear or other display issues may be present. Any paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and bright on all exterior surfaces
EXC = Excellent. Minorstructural, paintwork and/or applique imperfections may exist, usually due to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos. Paintwork imperfections may have been restored. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. For this grade, no mechanical problems exist, including windows, if applicable, and no such repairs have ever been performed, in our opinion. Minor use may be evident. All original accessories are usually present for this grade. If not, what is missing or replaced with replica parts will be disclosed. 3. Shipping Caveats:U.S. Buyers: Tracking and insurance is included regardless of postal class. We do not charge handling fees. International Buyers: Please ignoreshipping calculator for multiplepurchases as we will give you the absolutelowest rate available in a combined package consistent with safeinternational packaging practises for the class of post Buyer chooses. No handling fees. Postage rates are published at http://www.usps.com. Please inquire estimated postage prior to bidding. We ship by weight only. If free shipping is offered, it only applies to U.S. customers. We do not subscribe the eBay Global Shipping Programme.
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