Matchbox Superfast 5sp Transitional (1969)

This set of wheels is designed to match the original Superfast wheels that came on Matchbox cars from 1969 to 1971.

"Superfast" was Matchbox's answer to Hot Wheel's low-friction "redlines" introduced in 1968. Until then, Matchbox used strong-thick axles, which produced a lot of friction and slowed the cars down.

"Redlines added a new value in toy cars, using very thin axles and low friction materials like Delrin for the bushings that made Hot Wheels roll faster and further.

During the first year of the Superfast era (1969) Matchbox made transitional low-friction wheels, made to fit in the already existing castings of the brand. By 1970, some of the cars plus new castings came with a new, wider wheel. The company was saved, but the toy-cars business, once ruled by Lesney, was changed forever.

Ø Wheels: 11,5mm (outer rim)

Overall Width: 4,1mm

There are 2 versions of this set, in STL format:

• Version "A" has a 0,72mm hole, better suited to the original 0,65mm Matchbox Superfast axles.

• Version "B" has a 0,85mm hole, better suited to modern Hot Wheels axles.

Here's a list of cars that used these wheels:

• Mercedes 300SE

• Lotus Europe

• Lamborghini Marzal Bertone

• Lamborghini Miura

• Ford Cortina Mk2

• BMC 1800 Pininfarina

• Ford GT40

• Pontiac Coupe

• Rolls Royce Silver Shadow

And many more (Almost every Matchbox in '69 used them!)

IMPORTANT: 3D PRINT PARAMETERS

Tested in SLA Print.At least 0,05mm layers (or less) are recommended.

Black resin will make the job easier, having therefore to paint only the rims.

Sanding the tires while turning the wheels will give a smooth and realistic finish.