[REVIEW] Lesney Matchbox Jaguar E-Type

I can't do Tomica every week...can I? Here we have Matchbox 32b, the lovely Jaguar E-Type. This casting joined the range in 1962, and was always made with these wonderful spoked wheels, also seen on the Ferrari Berlinetta and a rarer version of the D-Type. This model is a pretty almost glowing coppery red, it suits the car well:

Mine is an early run model with grey wheels, which I prefer, as it adds a period touch. It is a small model, I suspect just under 1:64. This is a very well proportioned and detailed casting for the era:

Nothing opens, but it is really nice from all angles:

Typical minimalist early 60s base: