American. 1950s. Pressed steel with plastic searchlight housing and lens. Decalled, "Buddy 'L'", on cab doors. Embossed, "Buddy "L" Toys USA", on underside of searchlight. Embossed, "Buddy "L" Toys East Moline, Illinois", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
5" x 6" x 14.5".

Condition
Very good to excellent condition. Original paint and decals. Colours are vibrant and glossy. Minor paint nicks and playwear. Light is working. Requires batteries.

Medium
Pressed steel with plastic searchlight housing and lens.

Signature
Decalled, "Buddy 'L'", on cab doors. Embossed, "Buddy "L" Toys USA", on underside of searchlight. Embossed, "Buddy "L" Toys East Moline, Illinois", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.