The Matchbox Opel Diplomat, based on the real-life Diplomat A (1964-1968), was first released in 1966 and was produced in four different variations up to 1970. This is the third example of this model that I’ve found over the years, each one the exact same variation – with metallic gold paint, clear windows, white interior, a chrome motor, a black metal base and black plastic wheels – and, fortunately, each one in better condition than the last. This one is another of my Holiday break finds from the Paramount Marketplace.
Click here to see the rougher example of the Matchbox Opel Diplomat already in my collection. And click here to see the even rougher one I found before that.
The Matchbox #36 Opel Diplomat features a hood that opens to reveal the Chevrolet V8 engine.
Matchbox | 1966-1969 | #36 | Opel Diplomat | metallic gold, clear windows, white interior, chrome motor, black metal base | England | black plastic wheels
The Race Case MBX 