1912 Rolls Royce Y-7

1912 Rolls-Royce

A luxurious Edwardian motor car from the Models of Yesteryear range, the Y-7 represents a 1912 Rolls-Royce with formal landau-style coachwork, a long bonnet and prominent brass-effect detailing. Its tall body and elaborate trim give the model the stately appearance expected of an early Rolls-Royce.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-7

The Y-7/3 1912 Rolls-Royce was introduced in 1968. Early production used a silver body with dark-red chassis and roof, followed by a gold-and-red scheme and, from the later period, a yellow-and-black version. Collector references record production through 1983.

Detailed Luxury-Car Features

Depending on production period, Y-7 examples feature plated grille, headlamps, windscreen frame, horn, handbrake and other small details, together with spoked wheels and a separate roof. Early roof castings and interior colours create several sought-after variations.

Three Major Colour Eras

Silver/red, gold/red and yellow/black are the principal regular colour families. Within them are shade, roof, seat and wheel differences that make Y-7 a rewarding casting for variation collectors.

A Classic Collectible

An impressive addition to a Matchbox, Lesney or Rolls-Royce collection, the Y-7 combines formal early-twentieth-century luxury styling with a production history stretching across several distinct colour schemes.