Introduction to Matchbox
Ford Transit Vans
MB60 vs MB15

Before get started with the transit vans, find out what the difference is between the models. This page is a brief pictorial on how to tell the difference in the Ford Transit castings. I have picked out the three easiest items to spot for quick identification. If you want to go directly to the model pages, click on of the links on the top of the columns below.

MB60G - M# 165
MB15K - M# 281
Front
MB60 Has plastic headlights and grill, and "Transit" in the License plate area. 
MB15 Has metal grill and painted headlights. No License Plate
Roof
On the MB60, the center rib is broken up, while the MB15 rib is continuous.

Case of the disappearing "Transit"
The "Transit" License plate and name plate on the rear has a tendency to disappear later on in a casting's life.
Early MB60G
Now you see it
Early MB15K
In the MB60, the "Transit" disappeared during the "Cadbury Flake" model. In the MB15, it occured during the 2000 German Coke model.
Later MB60G
Now you don't
Later MB15K

 
Made In China Variation
There are two base molds for the Transit vans made in China. Most models will have both bases issued.
 This is the "Oval" base
This is the "Square" base

Roof Light Varieties

M# 431 - Triag Light
M# 431B - Square Light
M# 472 - Vee Light


Now on to the Transit Vans
MB-60G Models
 MB-15K Models
 Transits for Trade

Truck Index Page