Matchbox 1957 Chevy Hot August Nights 1997 1st Ed Signed Arthur LeVesque‎ MOC

Matchbox 1997 Hot August Nights – 1st Edition 1957 Chevy Limited to 11,000 – Hand-Signed by Arthur D. LeVesque – MOC Up for sale is a factory-sealed 1997 Matchbox Hot August Nights 1st Edition die-cast car featuring the iconic 1957 Chevy in a red-and-yellow flame design. This piece is 1 of only 11,000 produced and comes in its original blister packaging (Mint on Card / MOC). What makes this one truly special is that it has been hand-signed on the front of the blister in metallic gold ink by Arthur D. LeVesque, a Matchbox executive affiliated with the Hot August Nights promotional release. While all 1997 editions have LeVesque's printed signature on the back of the card, only a limited number were signed in person at the Hot August Nights event in Reno, NV, making this a rarer and more collectible version. 🔍 Item Highlights: • ✅ Official 1997 Matchbox 1st Edition release • ✅ Limited to 11,000 pieces – Rare collector item • ✅ Hand-signed by Arthur D. LeVesque in gold ink • ✅ 1957 Chevy – Red with yellow flame graphics • ✅ MOC (Mint on Card) – Factory sealed • ✅ Clean packaging with minor shelf wear only ⸻ This is a must-have addition for Matchbox collectors, Hot August Nights fans, or anyone who appreciates signed die-cast memorabilia. Signature matches known authenticated examples and is original — not a reproduction or printed mark. Ships fast, well-protected, and tracked. Let me know if you have any questions!