American. 1950s. Pressed steel with plastic crates and bottles. This Buddy L 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, reflecting the actual colour of many real-world delivery fleets during that era. Coca-Cola was a household name, so children were already familiar with the real delivery fleets, making the brand and this toy a huge success. Decalled "Buddy L", on cab doors and grille. Embossed, "Buddy L", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
6.5" x 6" x 14.5".

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

Medium
Pressed steel with plastic crates and bottles.

Signature
Decalled "Buddy L", on cab doors and grille. Embossed, "Buddy L", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.