American. 1950s. Pressed steel. Plastic crates and bottles. The Buddy L Coca-Cola truck was a major seller for the company and a staple of the brand's line. Buddy L was a pioneer in partnering with massive brands like Coca-Cola to recreate "real-world" vehicles. While Coca-Cola is synonymous with the colour red, the trucks from the 1950s (as well as in some later decades) were famously produced in bright yellow. This reflected the actual colour of many real-world delivery fleets during that era, and because Coca-Cola was a household name, children were already familiar with the real delivery fleets, making the brand and this toy a huge success. Decalled, "Made By Moline Pressed Steel Corporation", on lower edge driver's side. Decalled, "Buddy L", on cab doors. Embossed, "Buddy L", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
6.5" x 6" x 14.5".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Colours are vibrant and glossy. Pinpoint nicks and minor scratches, especially to topper. Retains two hand trucks and two crates with 24 miniature bottles in each.

Medium
Pressed steel. Plastic crates and bottles.

Signature
Decalled, "Made By Moline Pressed Steel Corporation", on lower edge driver's side. Decalled, "Buddy L", on cab doors. Embossed, "Buddy L", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.