1927 Talbot Lipton Tea Van Y-5

1927 Talbot Van – Lipton's Tea

A classic advertising van from Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, this Y-5 uses the 1927 Talbot Van casting in the Lipton's Tea livery. Finished in green and black, the model combines an inter-war commercial vehicle with colourful period branding, a combination that became a hallmark of the Y-5 series.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-5

The 1927 Talbot Van entered the Models of Yesteryear range in 1978 and was used for numerous advertising liveries. Collector catalogue records place the Lipton's Tea version in 1978–1981. The casting is especially recognisable for its enclosed van body and opening rear doors.

Functional Van Details

The Y-5 features a tall delivery body, period radiator and bonnet, traditional wheels and rear cargo doors that open. This working feature, together with the large side panels available for advertising graphics, made the Talbot an ideal basis for multiple branded releases.

Lipton's Tea Livery

The Lipton's Tea graphics identify this particular Y-5 variation. The strong contrast between the period advertising and the vintage Talbot body makes these vans especially attractive when several different liveries are displayed together.

A Classic Collectible

A characterful addition to a Matchbox, Lesney or advertising-vehicle collection, this Lipton's Tea Talbot combines a documented Y-5 livery with one of the most versatile commercial castings in the Models of Yesteryear range.