MATCHBOX Restoration No.55d Mercury Police car 1968

[@wolfen216]

i'll admit I have no desire to collect matchbox but it's super relaxing to just sit back and watch you restore these cars.

[@nickrawie4624]

I absolutely loved this. My only take is that I believe the officers leaning was absolutely intentional, a feature, not a bug. Beautiful restoration. I really want to start doing this with some of my old treasures soon.

[@KingfisherLtd]

Very satisfying video. I have plenty of bad condition matchbox die casts from my childhood which I'd like to restore in the future. Your videos are very instructive. I want to gather the knowledge before starting the restoration. Best wishes.

[@bobbylibertini]

I Really enjoy these videos! Great to see these great old toys being given a new life. Growing up in the late 60's and early 70's, my bike and my Matchbox cars were all I needed! Wish I still had mine..they were all in mint condition, despite being played with virtually every day. Hard to believe that we actually used to have such durable toys made of metal! These videos bring back such great memories of that wonderful childhood it almost makes me cry!

[@Lahire-s7l]

Cool restoration super carse😊

[@Ink_farm_art]

My Grandpa had this car, didn't have top light but had the side spotter...man, I loved that car. Thanks for another trip down memory lane.

[@michaelsteinrok3002]

Great job on this model! Nice to see the Police in a positive manner. At least 9 cops in the family from the last 100 years, so I enjoyed this immensely!

[@michaeld7409]

The lettering on the rear fenders says „Park lane“. On the Trunk lid „Mercury“. It shared the baseplate with its estate Version, the Mercury Commuter, the lovely Model with the two doggos peeking out of the rear window 🌻 Beautiful restoration 💐

[@randytaylor1258]

The estate wagon was known in North America as the Mercury Colony Park (i.e. Ford Country Squire). The hard-top was known as the McGarrett-mobile as Jack Lord/Steve McGarrett drove a top-of-the-line Mercury Park Line black hard-top in each of Hawaii 50's 12 seasons. Police package with the 390 c.i./4bbl was nicer than a Lincoln -- squealed the rear tires on dirt.

[@kevinanderson7613]

I will admit, I don't hit the like button until I see Kevin!

[@vbonz6239]

Every detail on the car is meticulously perfected. I like that !

[@stewartbeckett5642]

I've often thought about buying the some old matchbox cars and restoring them but wouldn't know where to start, so thanks for your Fantastic

[@brianartillery]

Nice use of the 'Spudger' to separate the base, at 02:25. Such a useful tool.

[@bill392]

I'm 57yo now and I remember that I had this car when I was a little kid. I still have most of my old cars but I just dug through the collection and could not find this one. Hmm. Guess I'll never know where it went. Seeing it in this video instantly triggered memories. Amazing what is still in your head after decades.

[@BBCHZ]

Park Lane is the model name of the Mercury. The three plusses are actually stars., which were part of the Mercury logo. You'll see the same stars from the Mercury Marquis badge used (but modified) on the 1970s Ford LTD Landaus in Australia 🇦🇺

[@paxhumana2015]

@BBCHZ, if I do recall correctly, the later model Matchbox cars of this Mercury Montego Park Lane not only use the current thick Matchbox wheel size, but that they also have a light bar on top. I had one in State Police livery growing up myself.

[@lotharrenz4621]

@@paxhumana2015 that's correct. towards the end they even used metallic blue and extra wide spoke wheels, and clipped a mad-max style armoury over it... the versions of this model are actually legion.

[@pegpelvispete7968]

@@paxhumana2015 I had the Halley's Comet version

[@paxhumana2015]

@@lotharrenz4621 , may you be so kind as to show me these different variants of the vehicle, please? Also, from what I can tell, the version of the vehicle that I had was also released the same year as the 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria police unit (which is honestly the best one that Matchbox ever made, particularly its red and blue light bar variants). The 1977 Plymouth Gran Fury was also a nice police car. Thanks for your response to my request.

[@jeffreybagust4432]

@@paxhumana2015 I had a fire car model. There was a wagon version too.

[@hhgttg555]

An interesting trick a friend passed along. To get the glue to penetrate you can use a vacuum behind the crack. As you apply the glue it will draw it into the crack. In this case, you may need a smaller hose on the end of the normal vacuum hose. Thanks for the ever interesting makeover videos.

[@oldgrunger5]

Nice to see genuine project not just something covered in mud

[@890mikes]

Amen. So sick of the fake "weathering"

[@TheMank999]

I’ve been watching your work for a couple of years now and just today I had a memory from 55 years ago. When I was a kid, we used to play in a landfill site just outside the village of south Ockendon in Essex. I remember finding hundreds of matchbox bodies and bottom plates that had been painted but I guess didn’t meet quality control and so were dumped. Literally hundreds and hundreds. Years later I drove for Lesney in Dalston, but by then they moved to production of other parts for Stanley and Hotpoint and some car manufacturers.

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Marty, to stop a crack growing, drill a small hole at the end of each end of the crack, it relieves the stress. Lovely restoration as always.

[@zigzag2510]

I really love your way. Highest accuracy and respect towards these tiny shabby models. Greetings from Italy❤

[@JamieBaber]

Looks amazing. Great work Marty

[@mgee669]

We enjoyed that greatly, particularly with your brilliant attention to detail

[@leorabanser2225]

Nice, I have exactly the same. Even with the same broken light. The little letters on the side say park lane, because this is a Mercury park lane. Cheers

[@AgentB7]

In those troubling times for her kind, you made this tiny police car very happy. Thank you.

[@lupitaarteaga5618]

Good work marty its beautiful mercury police car 1968 matchbox congratulations

[@notabarcode5921]

I have roughly 200 matchbox cars from the 50's-60's that my father gave me when I was younger, and I've always wanted to find someone to restore at least 5 of them for him. You do a beautiful job!

[@barrymccloud3575]

I stumbled upon this site after watching Jay Leno's '66 Galaxie restoration. Glad I did. Especially since I worked for Lesney, U.S.A. in the mid 70's. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of Marty's Matchbox Makeovers. Thank you!

[@drealean]

Doing another brand of diecast makes you appreciate the Matchbox even more, this model is Marty's Matchbox Makover worthy 😊

[@ericpode6095]

"I'm not happy with that" had a good chuckle at that! 😊

[@bobafetting6373]

Great to be back on the ‘standard’ restorations. Excellent fun as ever

[@PrenticeBoy1688]

Any sort of restoration makes me happy. I don't care for the unboxing vids. I give those a wide berth.

[@Mr05241948]

Very nicely restored

[@jaceklysek7740]

Love it. From the first little movie. My cat - Tykotek - too. He loves to watch his friend. And sometimes missing him... Mój kotek Tykotek 🐈 bardzo, mocno, ogromnie - kocha oglądać Twoje zmagania z naprawą autek. Jesteś naszym Przyjacielem, australijski wesoły człowieku! Mocno ściskam i pozdrawiam. Jacek.

[@djtwiztid77]

Found this today, and you gained another sub! Thanks for being clear and precise on this "how to". Good on ya!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Badgers0710]

I recently drilled out a Mustang Matchbox car and when it all came apart nicely, I said without realising "I'm happy with that". Didn't realise this channel would have such an effect :p

[@Kshitij.Chandel]

I love ❤ your videos... Restoration gives me some kinda satisfaction.... I watch your videos mainly for 2 reasons. Amazing work of yours and Newspaper headlines ❤

[@megatop412]

I have this exact Matchbox, but it's the Fire Chief version of the car so red instead of white. The dome light on it is similarly destroyed. Beautiful restoration sir

[@jesusfernandodrylander1201]

Wow...!! Here we are a fantastic restoration!! Congratulations because the result is simply perfect. And yes... I've written 'perfect' because, leaving that crack in the glass makes it much more realistic!! That crack could be because of a dangerous chasing... You know, with shots, crashings and stuff like that!! Congratulations and all my admiration from Sevilla (Spain). Cheers!! 🙂👍🇪🇸

[@MrVolvobloke]

Nice job ! I think this is one of the most common matchbox cars, and I have a pile of them from my childhood painted and repainted in colours I saw from American films !

[@martystratton5818]

Great job and love your sense of humor

[@mondoprime]

Hungover and marathoning your videos! Amazing work!

[@granfury1238]

Finally a police car. Turned out really nice, would love to just drive around in one of these, turning on the beacon as it slowly getting dark for the night.

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration and paint job 👌 Just one thing I have watched a lot of videos where the W/S is cracked. They make I believe crystal clear mask, would using that help with hiding the crack and able to then polish it. Truly enjoy your videos.

[@nicolemertens5492]

Nice makeover . Thanm you from Wuppertal-Germany

[@Phisherman86]

Phenomenal transformation.

[@rpfs2691]

Absolutely brilliant. Yet another car I used to have. Probably lost it when it looked like your starting point.

[@toonman1971]

Nice way to start a Monday morning. Excellent work.

[@stevenevers826]

Another marvellous makeover Marty, I have done a complete restoration on the Mustang you briefly mentioned in your video, unfortunately I didn't video it but I will send you pictures of the finished model. Excellent video Marty and I do love the comedy parts.

[@robertcoia130]

Steve, are those Mustangs worth anything? I've had that exact same Matchbox for decades, in pretty much the same condition as Martys, I was just curious.

[@stevenevers826]

@@robertcoia130 hi, I'm not sure about the value, but the do look great then fully restored!

[@GettingItDoneRepairs]

Hello, I just found your channel and I really enjoyed watching you restore this Mercury. Thanks so much. 🙂

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for watching!

[@วัชราพรดุมรถ]

Hi Marty great restore and paint job Mick Thailand

[@deandemarest4438]

A terrific transformation.

[@stevencox8771]

Marty thanks for all the entertainment. What a great escape in the midst of the craziness. Just pure fun.

[@alfonsoportugal6754]

outstanding!!! It looks better than a new one

[@davidsekowski1710]

Man you have some great talent!!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you so much 😀

[@yayasgaragecustomdiecast7198]

Nice model, well done!

[@a11csc]

super job see kevin still on the run

[@ConstantinoR-ss9bn]

Marty just received the decals for the police car thanx again

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

You are welcome! :)

[@MrGregsanderson22]

Brilliant Job Marty 👍🏻

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks 👍

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Supeb restoration project Mercury Police car , it is a very beautiful diecast !👏👏👏🙂👍🥇🏆

[@micuentaparaforosycosas3484]

*THANKS FOR ALL THE FUN MARTY, STAY SAFE WITH YOUR PEOPLE* 👍👏👏👌

[@vimalkumar3815]

Restoration work is more difficult then making a new one. Beautiful work.

[@Quickened1]

A little trick I've done on those dome lights in that condition is to add a drop or two of super glue and then polish it... they turn out great and you don't lose the size of the light...

[@arenakidstv1140]

Great job ,we would love to have this beauty running in our DIY Arena !

[@lefterisgeorgiou4424]

Perfect job!

[@jeremyfdavies]

Great job on the blue light. Love that detail. It’s the little things that add up.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

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

[@neilcummings9939]

as much as I like customer I like restoration aswell. looks perfect. stay safe and hope all is good

[@a1white]

This brings back memories. I Had the red fire ranger version of this, as a kid (still have it somewhere at my parents place!). I loved the details on it, like the name on the back. Great restoration

[@edsonmaiacarlosfilho6131]

Very Nice car model...!!

[@nikolajskrabelj4503]

Marty ,very good job.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@R1chardB1ngham]

I really like this era Matchbox, and the Superfast that followed as I remember having them as a kid. Always great to watch you patiently return them to their former glory too

[@mikequinlan9585]

I had exactly this model car in the late 1960’s and mine eventually looked like the before model! Well played with indeed.

[@MatchboxResurrection]

Very nice job mate

[@Sam-ed8kk]

'Back to basics' is the way to go ... even Kevin should agree with that!

[@Al8101]

Wonderful work!!!

[@thegrassyknoll7792]

You could fill up the windscreen with clay or play dough to give some support while polishing, and lower the risk of cracking 😊

[@FunAtDisney]

I think I still have this model. I use to take some of my more scratched up Matchbox cars, usually 4-door sedans, and with an Xacto knife scratch off the remaining paint and re-paint them as police cars, then get a tiny round piece of plastic, paint that red or blue and glue it on the top. I still have a few of these!

[@ralphwest8156]

Amazing job' stunning reveal well done' thanks for sharing.

[@orondedavis]

I sat in the back seat of that car many times. Great job Marty!🤭😁👍🏿💪🏾🤚🏿🙅🏾‍♂️.

[@alexyau1270]

我很喜歡你做品！有一些我沒有，和見過做品！我是馬來西亞熱者！每天都在看！！！！v. Good!!!!!!!!.

[@JollyRogers79]

Hi Marty! Great video, you make real the sentence= "better than new" 🤩👍 Watch out with Kevin, seems tobe back on bad steps! 😝 Thank you very much for the good time & best regards for you and your family team! 🙏

[@markreetz1001]

I was sure Kevin would be involved somewhere when it was a police car being redone--KEVIN!! Great makeover Marty. Always a fun watch!

[@werhold]

7:13 Julie - "MARTY, HAVE YOU BEEN CUTTING HOLES IN MY BEST TOWELS ??" Marty - "I think I saw shane playing with them right after he borrowed my Drill bit for his bucket"

[@Андрей68Жарков]

Просто вау! Здорово! И видео с юмором. Одно слово - МАСТЕР!

[@jeffburk2005]

It is so nice to see you back doing videos. I enjoy your content.

[@Mariazellerbahn]

8:20 You made hard work of that. The best way is to use foam emery boards for nail work. Use coarser grit to shape and smooth, then use the polishing side to buff up. The beacons end up like new.

[@Bazza.baz224]

Plasmo on Saturday. Marty on Sunday. Perfect weekend 👍👍

[@donjorge8329]

Coooool! I remember this car, I had it, too! I still do...somewhere.

[@jonserkspawn7776]

This was one of my most favourite Matchbox cars. I had the Police Wagon of this Mercury as an early Superfast. Had a dog in the back The other version of this was a Fire Chief

[@supercommando440]

Ha I still have that one. Pristine condition :)

[@tonyhughes1958able]

Great Job Marty, looks brand new again.

[@nicolefaris1812]

My whole family loves to watch your art!! This Mercury restoration was awesome!! You should do a short video about your pin map so you might get items from even more new places.

[@andyc3856]

Excellent transformation Marty. That is a great casting. A modified version of this was in production until 1987!! I picked one up only yesterday at a boot sale,it's got the laser wheels. It would have been getting on for 20 years old back then. Keep up the good work Marty. 😊

[@chargoldsmith5112]

You are the BOSS MAN! Great restore. 🐨

[@judebrad]

Lovely job!

[@normanhumphrey9695]

Nice job on this police car. I recall those fender markings as a kid and they were on the top line Mercury and were like a stylized plus sign much like what one might see on a naval chart. Take good care and thanks for the excellent video.

[@edwardparnell6134]

Great job Marty,and Thank you.

[@NanatsukiBenio]

very cool cruiser :) love early 70's copcars

[@paulanthonyjohns]

great work as always, I loved the news paper headline!

[@doubledee7517]

Great job nicely done 👍

[@LOSTCARON]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING VIDEOS

[@CaptainAmerica-nl4tq]

Looking good Marty 😊👍

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Very clean! I agree the contrasting red white and blue look really good. Good tip on the silicone for the glass too! Nice video!