MATCHBOX restoration: 28G Formula 5000 Racing Car

Описание: Restoring a Matchbox No. 28G Formula 5000, in the Superfast range from 1975 until 1980 at 36E, and then reappearing as the 28G Formula Racing Car from 1981 to 1983.

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The Formula 5000 casting has a bit of an intriguing history for such an unassuming model. It was introduced as a generic casting to Lesney's Superfast line of Matchbox from 1975 in an orange coat. In 1977, Lesney switched to red and then gave it some new decals, with Texaco, Goodyear and Marlboro on stickers on the front and rear wings, joined by the number 11. These happened to be the sponsors and number of the 1976 Formula One World Champion James Hunt's McLaren racing car. Coincidence? I think not. The Marlboro sticker was dropped in favour of a Champion spark plugs sticker in '78, and then the model was dropped altogether in 1980. It made a brief return in 1981 at number 28G, coloured in brown with black and white shape graphics, as well as Champion, Exxon and BF Goodrich decals. This came at a time when Lesney was struggling financially, and transcended their bankruptcy. It continued on in production under the new ownership, which saw production shipped to Macau. Then it disappeared for good in 1983.

Decals source:
https://blacksquaredecals.co.uk/

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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