Model Cars

Series

Series Name

Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.

385

Date Released

14 May 1962

Date recorded

24 Apr 1962

Length of issue (in feet)

754

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Model Cars
2. 2Ye Olde Bakery
3. 3Ostrich Farm

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 3

Summary

Pathe synopsis: When the last war ended, small gratuities went to most ex-members of the armed forces, of whom two [Leslie Smith and Rodney Smith (no relation)] immediately decided to start a small die-casting works. In fifteen years that small firm has grown to be one of the biggest model manufacturers in the world [Lesney Matchbox Toys]. To make these tiny model vehicles requires a production line almost as complex as the one producing the real thing. But the result is detailed enough to satisfy the collector, yet tough enough for a small boy to play with.

Keywords

Vehicles; Business and commerce; Toys and models

Locations

London; England; Hackney

Written sources

Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis

Credits:

Commentator

David De Keyser

Length of story (in feet)

238

Story extras:

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