How can you tell the year on matchbox car?

Answer 1

The series # on the bottom of the car will tell you the year it was made. Printed price guides often provide a comprehensive list and visual record of Matchbox cars, even if values can become outdated with time. Charlie Mack of Matchbox USA publishes a monthly newsletter for members that includes the latest updates on "hot" cars and includes ads and contact information to a number of the finest Matchbox dealers. He also has published a price guide, "The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys," which is available in bookstores. Tom Larson is the author of "Warman's Matchbox Field Guide," one of the best guides on the subject. New editions are always coming, keeping the information up to date. It is available in bookstores and Amazon.com.