MATCHBOX restoration: 73C Mercury - 5th Anniversary Special

Описание: Restoring a Lesney Matchbox No. 73C Mercury, in the Matchbox range from 1968 until 1974, joining the Superfast line in 1970.

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It's DieCastRestos fifth anniversary! Can you believe it? I started my YouTube channel in March 2019 showcasing my poorly produced restoration video of a Matchbox14C Bedford Lomas Ambulance. I revisited the Lomas Ambulance in my one year anniversary video so I didn't fancy taking it on for a third go, so instead I'm recreating the casting from my second-ever video, the 73C Mercury. In this video, I compare my old methods versus new and reflect on what has been a whirlwind five years.

Lesney produced the Mercury Commuter-based casting from 1968 until 1974, adding it to their Superfast lineup for 1970. It had few variations, changing colour to red and gaining roof bars in 1972.

The Mercury Commuter was the entry level station wagon by Mercury. It was based on the Monterey platform with this particular casting recreating the final 1968 model year. The series had commenced in 1957 with a break in production for 1963.

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

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Hackers
   • 80s Retrowave / Synthwave Music - Hackers ...  

Outro
HOME - Mainframe
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1968 Mercury Commuter image credit:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/...

Outro footage:
   • 1968 Mercury Commercial -  The Fine Car Touch  

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