DESCRIPTION:
Made in England by Lesney and produced between 1977 and 1983 the Airport Coach comes in a number of different guises. Initially produced in only Blue & White the first coaches were branded either British Airways, American Airlines or Lufthansa but in 1981 the Red & White and all White coaches appeared bearing many variants including Qantas, Alitalia, TWA etc. Toward the end of its life a number of non-airline models were produced as promotional vehicles including in Germany a 'Schulbus'. Within the minimal colour range of Blue and Red there are numerous variations in shade. There is also a fairly scarce Lufthansa in White which is quite sought after.

This particular coach is in Metallic Blue and white bearing the British Airways logo.

BOX:
As we have two of these models we obviously have two boxes (both original type K). One box is in excellent condition the other is in good condition with some minor scuffing to corners and an aged sticky tape repair to one end flap (see photo). - The better box will be sent with the first purchse.

GAUGE / SCALE:
Known as 'Box Scale' (made to fit the box) Matchbox 1-75 and Superfast vehicles vary in scale and can be anything between 1:50 / 1:110

GRADE:
C12 - Mint

NB: Our grading system was obviously created for Die-cast models and is occasionally applied to others (plastic vehicles, locomotives, rolling stock, etc.) to help give an indication of an items condition or comparison against a new one of the same type. In these instances it can only be used to compare appearance and not operational suitability.

CATEGORY / CODE:
Diecast - Commercials - Buses / Coaches - 002443-12

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