“B” Type Bus 1912-1920

About this casting

“B” Type Bus 1912-1920 is a Matchbox first listed in 1956. TDG has 4 linked variation pages for it so far.

What to check before you match it

• Check the wheels and the base before you lock the match.
• Compare body color, stripes, tampo, and side print.
• Use a front photo, side photo, rear photo, and base photo when you can.
• If the car is carded or boxed, compare the package, collector number, and barcode too.
• If you still are not sure, save it as a candidate and keep gathering proof.

What TDG has so far

• 4 variation pages linked
• Release years on file: 1956 to 1959
• Image status: Owned exact image on file
• Research confidence: Medium

Known variations

4 variation pages are linked right now. Release years on file: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959.

• “B” Type Bus 1912-1920 – 1956 Y-2 Red
• “B” Type Bus 1912-1920 – 1957 Y-2 Red
• “B” Type Bus 1912-1920 – 1958 2 Red
• “B” Type Bus 1912-1920 – 1959 2 Red

Next step

Start with the casting page if you only know the basic car. Move to the variation page when you can confirm wheels, base, color, and package details.

• Open the value page
• Use photo ID
• Save it to your garage