Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Restoring a Lesney Matchbox No. 37A Karrier Bantam 2 Ton, in the Matchbox range from 1957 until 1960.
There was a significant casting variation on this 1957-1960 Matchbox 37A Karrier Bantam 2 Ton. The Coca-Cola branded truck could be found with an uneven load of crates on the back like mine. However, following difficulties ejecting castings from the die, Lesney opted to remove these odd cases and have even steps on both sides. I much prefer this 'random' layout over the even load.
In 1960 the casting was upgraded with the 37B which utilised the same Coca-Cola banners and carried forwarded the even crate load, but it now had a black baseplate fitted. It also had a bit more intricate detailing to the headboard and front grille. In all, the 37A and B spanned nine years as it was eventually replaced in 1966.
My example had been repainted in a collection of different paints by a previous owner, but consisting of just one piece of cast metal, two axles and four wheels, it was a relatively straightforward dismantling and reassembling process. That made for an incredibly rapid restoration video.
The Bantam was produced by Karrier starting in the 1930s. Karrier was acquired by Commer in 1934 and formed part of The Rootes Group, taken over themselves by Chrysler in 1967. The Bantam was a short cab-over-engine truck designed for urban deliveries and municipal services. This model is based on an F-series Bantam, first introduced in 1948. These continued in production until the 1970s thought the Karrier name was dropped in 1979 in rationalisation efforts.
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Parts source:
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Music by Karl Casey
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Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Outro
Solo
youtube.com/watch?v=SNccfO_iyGA
Karrier Bantam image credit:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/NS-28-43_Karrier_Bantam.jpg
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=1uOhW97dLd8
#Matchbox #Diecast #Restoration
Restoring a Lesney Matchbox No. 37A Karrier Bantam 2 Ton, in the Matchbox range from 1957 until 1960.
There was a significant casting variation on this 1957-1960 Matchbox 37A Karrier Bantam 2 Ton. The Coca-Cola branded truck could be found with an uneven load of crates on the back like mine. However, following difficulties ejecting castings from the die, Lesney opted to remove these odd cases and have even steps on both sides. I much prefer this 'random' layout over the even load.
In 1960 the casting was upgraded with the 37B which utilised the same Coca-Cola banners and carried forwarded the even crate load, but it now had a black baseplate fitted. It also had a bit more intricate detailing to the headboard and front grille. In all, the 37A and B spanned nine years as it was eventually replaced in 1966.
My example had been repainted in a collection of different paints by a previous owner, but consisting of just one piece of cast metal, two axles and four wheels, it was a relatively straightforward dismantling and reassembling process. That made for an incredibly rapid restoration video.
The Bantam was produced by Karrier starting in the 1930s. Karrier was acquired by Commer in 1934 and formed part of The Rootes Group, taken over themselves by Chrysler in 1967. The Bantam was a short cab-over-engine truck designed for urban deliveries and municipal services. This model is based on an F-series Bantam, first introduced in 1948. These continued in production until the 1970s thought the Karrier name was dropped in 1979 in rationalisation efforts.
Help support the channel via Patreon:
patreon.com/DiecastRestos
Or become a YouTube member to get access to unique perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCnejV0mBuRlTcGcnIit2_0A/join
Take a look at the DieCastRestos Instagram page here:
instagram.com/DieCastRestos
If you'd like to send me something, get in touch via email here:
jason.crouch88@gmail.com
Parts source:
model-supplies.co.uk
Music by Karl Casey
@whitebataudio
Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Outro
Solo
youtube.com/watch?v=SNccfO_iyGA
Karrier Bantam image credit:
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/NS-28-43_Karrier_Bantam.jpg
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=1uOhW97dLd8
#Matchbox #Diecast #Restoration
