Style D Boxes (1961 - 1965)

For 5 years, starting in 1962, each model in the range could be found in the 'D' type box. There are 2 main variations of this type with some subtle sub-variations.

Each box now had an image of the model instead of the line drawing of previous issues.

D1: Available from: 1962

Matchbox Box Type - D1

  • End flap text: With serifs
  • Box sides: 1 x blue and 1 x black

D2-A: Available from: 1963

Matchbox Box Type - D2-A

  • End flap text: Without serifs
  • Box sides: 1 x blue and 1 x black

D2-B: Available from: 1965

Matchbox Box Type - D2-B

  • End flap text: Without serifs
  • Box sides: 2 x blue

D2-C: Available from: 1966

  • End flap text: Without serifs
  • Box sides: 2 x light blue