Truck in a matchbox. The past and present of automotive miniatures.
Automatic translateOnce, a little English girl told dad: “We were given the task of bringing to school a toy that would fit in a matchbox…” The girl’s dad was Leslie Smith, one of the founders of the famous company “Lessney”, which produced miniature models of cars. That is how in 1946 the famous series of cast metal cars “Matchbox” was born, which is translated from English and means “matchbox”.
These cars were still half toys, but they became the first standard of quality and laid the foundation for the massive collection of car models. Then came other companies that brought many improvements: transparent windows, sparkling headlights, springs… In 1971, Leonid Brezhnev was presented with a car model at the international exhibition, the quality of which struck the leader of the USSR. By his personal order, the production of models of Soviet cars in Saratov began, and the level of these products could withstand competition in the international market…
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to see the products of the legendary companies of Lessney, Corgi, Shuko, Norev, Soviet car models, as well as the best modern car models from the collections of collectors of St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg Toy Museum invites to the exhibition
Truck in a matchbox. The past and present of automotive miniatures.
09/20/11 - 10/27/11
Museum Address: St. Petersburg, Nab. Karpovka river, 32
Tel 234-4312