Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-5 1927 Talbot Van – Taystee Bread – In Original Box

A classic Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-5 1927 Talbot delivery van in the Taystee bread livery, lettered "Old Fashioned Enriched Bread" under the red Taystee oval. Finished in yellow with a black roof and red wheels, this die-cast van comes in its original window box — a great addition to any Matchbox or die-cast collection, or a charming display piece on its own.

Details
Brand: Matchbox (Lesney Products & Co Ltd, London, England)
Series: Models of Yesteryear
Model: Y-5, 1927 Talbot van
Livery: Taystee — Old Fashioned Enriched Bread
Scale: 1:47 (as marked on box)
Date marking: © 1978 Lesney Products & Co Ltd
Materials: Die-cast metal van, cardboard window box with plastic window
Colours: Yellow van, black roof and chassis, red wheels
Quantity: 1 van with original box
Completeness: Van appears never removed from packaging; original box and plastic window included
Functionality: Decorative collectible; not a toy for young children (marked for ages 8 and over)

Condition
The van itself looks mint in the box — clean paint, bright livery, no visible chips or wear. The box shows honest shelf wear: a crease along the back panel, a small sticker-residue mark on one end panel, and light edge wear, but the plastic window is intact. Sold as pictured.

Pickup and Shipping Information

Local pickup in Saskatoon is available by arrangement, and cash is accepted at pickup.

Shipping is available throughout Canada and the United States, calculated at checkout by the total weight of your order (Canada from $5, US from $18 — full rate chart in the shipping policy).

For shipped orders within Canada, payment is by Interac e-Transfer or PayPal. For US orders, payment is by PayPal. US buyers are responsible for any duties, tariffs, taxes, brokerage and import charges.

JAY'S MERCANTILE
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Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK