MATCHBOX Superfast restoration: 1G Dodge Challenger (Yellowed Plastic Restoration Tutorial)

Restoring a Lesney Matchbox No. 1G Dodge Challenger, in the Superfast range from 1976 until 1981.

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This weeks video is a tutorial in returning yellowed plastics back to their original colour. This Matchbox 1G Dodge Challenger was a prime example with its discoloured white roof and transparency. This was donated by long-time channels supporter Tony and it was additionally in need of some polishing to the quickly aging base.

The casting is based on the 1974 model year Dodge Challenger first generation which ran from 1970 to 1974. It arrived at a time when the pony car was dying out. Sales went fairly well in the first year but quickly declined. Aside from a badge engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda receiving the name for the second generation between 1977 and 1983, the Challenger nameplate would not make a return until the successful third generation arrived in 2008.

The Superfast entry like mine had a lifespan of six years between 1976 and 1981, receiving its only variation, a colour change to light blue with a red interior in its final year. Amazingly, the casting continued in production all the way up until 1998, in the mainline no less. That's because from 1982 onwards, it was modified with larger rear wheels, a large central hood scoop, and side exit exhausts turning it into a hot rod.

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