The Daimler Fleetline (Leyland Fleetline after 1975) DMS was a double-decker bus that was manufactured from 1960 to 1983. In Britain, London Transport purchased more than 2,600 Fleetlines, making it the “London Bus” of its era.
The Matchbox #74 Daimler London Bus was first released in 1966 and was produced in about 10 different variations. I was fortunate to pick up a couple nice examples from my Wichita eBay friend. This cream model with Esso Extra Petrol decals is an example of an early release with black plastic wheels.
I already had a cream example in my collection, but this one is a bit of an upgrade.
Matchbox | 1966-1967 | #74 | Daimler London Bus | cream with Esso Extra Petrol decals, white plastic interior, cream metal base | England | black plastic wheels
This green model with Esso Extra Petrol labels and black plastic wheels is from 1968.
Matchbox | 1968 | #74 | Daimler London Bus | green with Esso Extra Petrol decals, white plastic interior, green metal base | England | black plastic wheels
Click here to compare to the Tomica London Bus. And click here to compare to the Corgi Juniors Daimler Fleetline Bus.
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