Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Imagine Gallery, Small Worlds, Case 1, Shelf 3

Land Rover Series 1

Toy Car
1955-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Die-cast metal, probably a zinc alloy, painted green with silver for the headlamps, front bumper and radiator grill. The four wheels are plain metal. There is a hole in the seat for the figure of a driver which is now missing.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Land Rover Series 1 (manufacturer's title)
  • Matchbox (series title)
Materials and techniques
Die-cast metal zinc alloy, painted
Brief description
Land Rover; Metal, die cast, English, Lesney Products, Matchbox, 1955-58
Physical description
Die-cast metal, probably a zinc alloy, painted green with silver for the headlamps, front bumper and radiator grill. The four wheels are plain metal. There is a hole in the seat for the figure of a driver which is now missing.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15mm
  • Width: 20mm
  • Depth: 40mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'LESNEY ENGLAND'.
Credit line
Given by Louise, Clare and Siobhan Carolin.
Object history
Given in 1980 [80/1210] by Louise, Claire and and Siobhan. Originally owned by Rodney Downes.
Other number
12 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
MISC.178-1980

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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