Matchbox Lesney Rolls-Royce Minty
Vintage Matchbox Lesney Made in England Minty condition die-cast model of a Rolls-Royce Phantom V, likely a vintage Matchbox toy car. Here's some information about the real car:The Rolls-Royce Phantom V is a large four-door limousine produced from 1959 to 1968. It was based on the Silver Cloud II and shared its V8 engine and automatic gearbox. The chassis was built by Rolls-Royce, while the bodies were made by coachbuilders like Park Ward and James Young. Around 516 units were produced, and it was sought-after among the wealthy and famous, including royalty like Queen Elizabeth II. It featured a 6.2L V8 engine and automatic transmission. The Phantom V was known for its luxury and spacious interior. Famous owners included John Lennon, who had his painted psychedelically. It was succeeded by the Phantom VI in 1968.