Canadian. Late 1940s-early 1960s. Pressed steel. The "Irving" oil tanker was part of Otaco's "private-label" series of toys, made as advertising for what is today (2026) Canada's largest oil refinery. Private-label toys were promotional or display models made for specific companies and not intended for retail sale. As a result, production runs were usually small, which meant fewer examples entered the market. Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia, Ontario", on cab doors. Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
7.5" x 8.5" x 28.25".

Condition
Good condition. Original paint and decals. Two significant impressions to the front corner of cab roof. Staining to decals with some loss to cab decals. Scratches, scuffs, and paint nicks throughout.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia, Ontario", on cab doors. Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.