1927 Talbot Write's Orginal Van Y-5

1927 Talbot Van – Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap

A classic advertising van from Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, this Y-5 uses the 1927 Talbot Van casting in the Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap livery. Finished in cream and brown, 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 Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap version in 1982. 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.

Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap Livery

The Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap 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 Wright's Original Coal Tar Soap Talbot combines a documented Y-5 livery with one of the most versatile commercial castings in the Models of Yesteryear range.