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 beloved 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.