Nowadays, most scale models are made of light materials, not made to last.
 
Old school models, made of metal, are becoming harder to find. This Lesney/Matchbox scale model of the Jaguar SS 100 falls into the durable category.
 
Made in 1982, is has obviously been used. Yet it survived the test of times remarkably well.
 
As this model was in fact the car that introduced the Jaguar name as a brand, it is of high historical interest to Jaguar enthusiasts.
 
The model will be packed carefully before sending and will make for a cute Xmas present for any devotee of the brand, or British sports cars in general.