MATCHBOX restoration: 69A Commer 30 CWT Nestlé Van

Restoring a Lesney Matchbox No. 69A Commer 30 CWT Van, in the Matchbox range from 1959 until 1965.

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The 69A Commer 30 CWT Nestlé's Van was introduced in 1959 and continued on in production until 1965. It is a very pretty little casting, particularly in the earlier maroon shade teamed with the dark yellow Nestlé branding. It is a shame it is advertising what is now a shady conglomerate, but the 1950s was a far more innocent time!

It is the first of three Commer BF-based vans in the Matchbox series. It was followed by the 47B Ice Cream Canteen in 1963 and the 62B Rentaset van later the same year. The BF was a 1.5 ton (30 CWT - hundredweight - hence the model name) light or medium duty van in production by the Rootes Group between 1957 and 1966. It was also sold under the Karrier marque.

One of the best features of this particular casting is the opening sliding door on the right hand side. Not only was the door missing on mine but the base had been flipped upside down as well. The base connects to the body via a rear tongue and slot fitment, and a spread rivet to the front which is easily manipulated. All that aside, it was also pretty lacking in the paint department.

Parts source:
http://model-supplies.co.uk/

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