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Matchbox 48 Car Carry Case with Collection of Die-Cast Vehicles - A vintage Matchbox storage case containing an assortment of die-cast metal and plastic toy vehicles. The molded blue plastic carrying case lid is shaped like a stylized futuristic race car and features a manual metal latch and a black plastic handle. The lid displays a multicolored adhesive label reading 48 CAR and Matchbox CARRY CASE. The side of the case features a black and silver adhesive label with a winged wheel design. Inside the lid, molded text includes the partially legible words PRODUCTS, CORPORATION, and MOONACHIE, N.J. The set includes two removable light blue plastic tiered trays holding a variety of vehicles. Notable examples within the assortment include a yellow truck with a blue and red PEPSI logo, a red bus with a printed label reading FULLRIGHT FASTWHEEL, and various construction, emergency, and passenger vehicles. While the case bears the Matchbox name, the collection contains vehicles from several manufacturers. Materials primarily consist of die-cast metal bodies with plastic chassis, windows, and wheels.