Canadian. Late 1940s-early 1960s. Pressed steel. This oil tanker was part of Otaco's "private-label" series of toys. 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
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Stable oxidation and crazing, with some staining, to decals on tanker. Minor paint nicks, particularly to front fenders. Faint impressions to roof of cab.

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.