MATCHBOX Restoration Y12 1899 London Horse Drawn Bus 1956

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This bus is one of the first edition Yesteryear models. It is a beautiful toy that is now highly collectible.
This model has a lot going for it. It represents a horse drawn bus from the 1800's. It is covered in vintage advertising signs of the time and with the addition of two horses and a driver, it is in my opinion, one of the most charming and desirable early Matchbox/Lesney diecast vehicles.
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@CiderFecked 4 жыл бұрын

For those coming here concerned about Marty and Co's health/absence during the current crisis: He replied to comments from a few days ago saying all ok, just dealing with real world stuff/normal sized cars. Posting this here as a top level comment in the hope it saves some other people concern/worry/need to search.

@iceman213 4 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with everybody else it is one really cool unique piece, and you gave it one hell of a cool restoration.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 thanks for sharing it with us .

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Iceman, thanks for saying!! Marty.

@jasonrebello9898 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like sitting down to breakfast and watching Marty's Matchbox Makeovers

@PapiDoesIt 4 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, watching the horse melt was eery.

@JABoucher09 4 жыл бұрын

I always love reading the newspaper in the paint booth

@nathancook1404 4 жыл бұрын

The London Horse Drawn Bus looks good and it's a good thing you & Kevin had fun in London taking some pictures.

@RaoulStankovitch 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to see Kevin behaving himself ☺️

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Raoul, I promised him a eucalyptus ice cream when we get to Trafalgar Square!

@colinp2238 4 жыл бұрын

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers You'll pay over the odds in London for ice cream.

@IvanandMo 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve collected vintage toys for quite sometime now but never got into hot wheels or matchbox die cast cars. I recently came across your channel (and others similar to yours), after binge watching for about a week I am completely fascinated by these little amazing cars and what you and others do with them. I can’t stop watching and recently picked picked up few cars to restore myself. Thanks for sharing!

@The_man_himself_67 4 жыл бұрын

Ah Marty. These videos are like a pair of warm slippers after a stressful day. Just great! This was a great project and well worth the extra effort. Thank you.

@GoonieLord 4 жыл бұрын

Very old yet a beautiful design

@TonyBanks21 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely little model ! Didn't realise Matchbox did a vintage Horse-drawn bus ! Obviously 1956 was before my time,but must have been discontinued,before I became a child.

@bwilliams463 4 жыл бұрын

One of the neatest things about these vids is seeing how the toys were put together, originally.

@tomtbi 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Kevin minding his Ps and Qs too. 😆!!

@martymorgan9977 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a BIG kid. Laughing is the secret to a long life! Great resto.

@aazogbi 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job repairing the broken drawbar. Great restoration and I've very much enjoyed your London sightseeing with Kevin!

@sherylelkins201 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful restoration.

@josephinehogg3629 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, we know all those little, fiddly extra bits are a pain, but remember this: we are enjoying YOUR journey to restoring these beautiful little toys. And even though attending to details like you have at 18:20, we are thoroughly enjoying watching you turn rough die-cast toys into things of beauty that are a joy and delight to behold

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 жыл бұрын

Well said Hoggy.....

@murrij 4 жыл бұрын

Well said indeed!!

@harryballzack 4 жыл бұрын

That was a complex toy. And man did it turn out awesome!

@tomtbi 4 жыл бұрын

INCREDIBLY FABULOUS restoration!!.. Probably one of the most challenging restorations you have done and it looks BETTER than brand new!!

@MarkusLoffelsend 4 жыл бұрын

I am sitting in the sun, watching this video... it is so relaxing to see your work evolving in this fantastic restauration. THANKS!

@victoriapurington7259 3 жыл бұрын

I get the biggest kick out of all of you! Marty, Kevin, and Julie! Thanks for the delight😊!

@oldmanhuppiedos 4 жыл бұрын

Had to immediately think of 'A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse'. A pleasant tour with the restored horse tram.

4 жыл бұрын

"A horse!" *Whistles* "A horse! My kingdom... for... a horse"

@oldmanhuppiedos 4 жыл бұрын

@ Who knows, Cavin also wants to become king.

@yereverluvinuncleber 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of care and attention went into this one Marty, very pleased you spend so much time on these older models.

@Skipper. 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful restoration, ex works. 🇬🇧

@bugler75 4 жыл бұрын

What a particularly cheerful video today 😊 Thanks Marty!!!

@briannicklas109 4 жыл бұрын

Don't think I'd ever seen one at all - but all that hard work paid off, silk purse from a sow's ear as it were. Thanks Marty!

@PlowBenderStudios 4 жыл бұрын

Another fine restoration, Marty. May have taken longer than planned, but there's a saying I tend to say a lot in my hobby which is, "Difficult things take a long time, impossible things take a little longer."

@TheKPCoyote 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing you and Kevin having a good interaction was nice for a change.

@50goingon15 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and completely unique restoration, and on a Friday night to boot! You never cease to entertain Marty. Thanks once again.

@georgecunningham9175 4 жыл бұрын

Beaned by a green screen.........how many of us can say that? What we can say is, "Brilliant restoration Marty! A joy to watch, fiddly bits and all." Thanks, Mate.

@michaelpeel9347 4 жыл бұрын

Nice recovery of a detailed little model. thanks for sharing

@asburyfam1612 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent restoration. You certainly do great work. It was nice to see Kevin make an appearance. At least he behaved himself this time!.

@NavyVeteran1776 4 жыл бұрын

Marty I hope you and Julie are well.

@Kitsunekun2 4 жыл бұрын

I hope so too

@barstowtovegas8574 4 жыл бұрын

I have a full sized 1898 horse drawn bus. It's a restoration project a bit like yours Marty 😆. As a result I'm a fan of any horse drawn bus regardless of size. Great video Marty, thanks.

@FunAtDisney 4 жыл бұрын

Two Thumbs Up Marty! What a wonderful restoration. Glad to see you and Kevin enjoyed the ride!

@RVREVO 4 жыл бұрын

Jack O'Dell was a genius, designed all those excellent details.

@TheCar1ter 4 жыл бұрын

Marty I did the same thing. Just restored a vintage RoadMaster tricycle for my Granddaughter. Went online to look at the way it was painted. Love your videos great job!!!

@glynstimpson 4 жыл бұрын

Hello marty another great restoration its like new [ better than new ]

@fueldriver27 4 жыл бұрын

While I restore Tonka Trucks you demonstrate many technicals that carry over to my hobby. Great makeover!

@rafaelgalyautdinov9739 4 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! I'm happy cause Kevin is fine!!!

@brianartillery 4 жыл бұрын

A simple thing, yes, but also one of tremendous charm, and great beauty. One of your very best, Marty - thanks for sharing!

@kenwinston2245 4 жыл бұрын

Fun old toys. You make them beauties again! Thanks so much Marty 😃

@claudiofox2296 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin llegó sólo a disfrutar del turismo Felicitaciones GRAN TRABAJO MARTY.!!!DESDE CHILE,SOUTHAMERICA.

@YourOldUncleNoongah 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT A BEAUTY!!!!!!!

@tecumsah1460 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job on a small, but very complex model. You nailed it again.

@martincollier3584 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Marty. I’m really enjoying these pieces on the Matchbox models. They were very much part of my childhood; I think I had most of them. And yes, my grandfather used to tell me what it was like riding on the horse ‘buses in London. Keep safe!

@paulorth2251 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, sir. Horses look great

@jeromemorris2700 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@SammeLagom 4 жыл бұрын

That turned out beautifully!

@craigking391 4 жыл бұрын

This turned out great Marty. It was a struggle, but well worth it in the end product. Loved the Kevin trip at the end.

@bluemantom77 4 жыл бұрын

Hope all is well with you and your family miss your awesome videos this pandemic is scary

@benloyd1970 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like it twice.

@anthonyshepard9606 4 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING 🐢🇺🇸🚂

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony, Marty.

@tomtbi 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the paint.. It's coming together...

@duanemiller5606 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Kevin so well behaved. I’d watch my back if I were you, he’s probably plotting something! Great job on the carriage! Would have to say “I am happy with that”.

@descendantsofgrayskull1914 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best Marty and even though the extra work is time consuming I think it is a joy to watch. Well done on a gorgeous piece of art.

@edelting5150 4 жыл бұрын

Just absolutely amazing... I have the same model here in my small collection and you really inspired me to restore it properly. Thanks! All the best from Haarlem, Holland. Be save!

@BadChizzle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marty! You make me happy...

@catharineskatje 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautifull model and a great restauration again, thanks for sharing Marty. 👍👌

@toonman1971 4 жыл бұрын

Great way to begin my Saturday morning. Thank you Marty.

@udorechner6846 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice restoration, the horse drawn bus looks beautiful. And the busride is awesome.

@asmith515151 4 жыл бұрын

'Meticulous' is the only word that describes your work. The London Bus is a MoY that I have had since childhood...my example is still in pretty good shape. Great fun to see how it is put together. You did a lovely job on yours, and I am sure it will look great on your shelf, along with your other restored Matchbox cars!

@randynovick7972 4 жыл бұрын

What an excellent and surprisingly complex project. Really nice. Thanks for this.

@johnkelley9877 4 жыл бұрын

This is just outstanding work Marty! Even as a kid I was always impressed with the level of detail of Matchbox models and this one was no different. Thanks for sharing this as it was truly inspiring to see and bit of toy history restored.

@ArianaChica 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job 👏

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@BobPegram 4 жыл бұрын

I was surprised there wasn't an outtake with Marty saying: "That's it, no more Matchbox models with animals! They are a pain from beginning to end!" That said, tough job, excellent result!!

@krisbackenstose6395 4 жыл бұрын

green screen bits are the best part of this channel

@Mad9977 4 жыл бұрын

wow an excellent restoration for how small and fiddly that was 😎👍

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 жыл бұрын

Superb restoration! ... and what a nice ride to take too👍😊

@dianac.1264 4 жыл бұрын

I love the outtakes. Thank you for including them!

@murrayingledew8943 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video! That draw bar looked particularly fiddly. Came out beautifully in the end. You can really see the difference in the detail of the original horse and the modern reproduction. Looks like you and Kevin had a great time sight-seeing in it. Overall, a terrific restoration. Keep up the good work. I love these restorations!!

@MartysMatchboxMakeovers 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Murray, so glad you enjoy these, thank you, Marty

@davidstepeck2644 4 жыл бұрын

Marty, I know this model took twice as long, but your efforts really paid off. You seemed to get everything done, “without a hitch” and it came out great!

@DEAexotics 4 жыл бұрын

wow that turned out beautiful

@tootall5559 4 жыл бұрын

very nice. I like to watch you work on the more difficult pieces. Being the master, an ordinary piece just won't do.

@joep4235 4 жыл бұрын

one of my favorites so far !!!!

@kevindaly5093 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely job Marty. Love the subject matter.

@amartinez9390 4 жыл бұрын

One word 'STUNNING'

@gtrevino50 4 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the coolest die cast vehicles I've ever seen! I think it looked great unrestored, but I also appreciate the return to it's original state.

@tomtbi 4 жыл бұрын

You also had to use several different colors on this one.. A challenging restoration.. But you're one of the best at restoring models like these...

@markshellard5894 4 жыл бұрын

Nice change from the cars

@StealthDonut1 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you and Julie are doing fine, Marty. I think that when you come back this calls for an "Ambulance and Medical Vehicle" special edition!

@treebuck 4 жыл бұрын

Best bus ride, ever.

@The1queencollector 4 жыл бұрын

I have had success spray painting decal paper the colour I want, let it dry then print your decal, and treat as normal, it's worth experimenting with.

@K1W1fly 4 жыл бұрын

its not the background colour thats the problem - its the text colour. You cant do white text without an APLS printer

@The1queencollector 4 жыл бұрын

If you select the colour button of white on the fonts and print on a coloured background it will just leave the font without colour being printed at all therefore leaving the background colour showing? so print a red square with a white font chosen, if you get my drift? you can buy white backed decal paper so the same process is used for that. you don't actually have to print in white

@Bill23799 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job sir. The Lipton Tea advert reminded me of a funny story . As a teenager in the 1970's I worked as a launch Captain at a local Yacht Club located on an island in the harbor. We young men also took care of the mens restrooms when we were not piloting the boats full of Club members to and from the Island. The club had hired a seasoned woman to keep the Ladies rooms in ship shape and to keep the Solarium well dusted as well. Her name was Margaret and she and her family had come to America after WW II. She was a young girl in London during the Blitz. She said they had many shortages and even with ration cards some items they just could not get. Fortunately they had a relative living in the US who would send them CARE packages. They were loaded up with tins of ham, cans of condensed milk, soap and one of their favorites, SPAM. They also truly appreciated the Tea their Yank relative sent them. They were so appreciative the young girl, Margaret, sent them a letter saying how much they appreciated all the food and especially the Lipton Tea. But she added they had a devil of a time getting the Tea out of those tiny little bags. Haha...they had never seen individual Tea Bags before.

@Spitsz01 4 жыл бұрын

Simply WOW!!!

@jerryjohnsonii4181 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic restoration job , Marty !!!!!!!!!!!!

@robertphillips6296 4 жыл бұрын

Looks Great. It good to see you and Kevin enjoying some quality down time together.

@davidneilson3508 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration 👍👍😊

@billwyatt2449 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful job. Wife says you need a manicure. Always enjoy The Sun cover page.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning from the UK. Kings Cross (as it is known) was formerly known as 'Battle Bridge', until the mid 1880's. These days, the Gothic splendour of St. Pancras station is a 'must see' if you ever find yourself in the area.....

@BibtheBoulder 4 жыл бұрын

Well said Bib. St Pancras is like a cathedral. I frequently visit and stand in awe at its magnificence.....

@MrGregsanderson22 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant Marty

@williambenson8863 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to say, amazing job once again. You're truly an inspiration, I'm going to start restorations myself when I get the opportunity for purchasing the essentials. Just wanted you to know how much your fans appreciate the work you put into the videos.