Fred Thompson Smith-Miller Limited Edition Mack L-Series Union 76 Tow Truck (51/250)

Description

American. 1980s. Pressed steel, die-cast aluminum. Fred Thompson was a long-time collector of Smith-Miller toys. In 1979, over 20 years after Smith-Miller ceased toy production, Thompson purchased the company and revived the brand by producing limited edition toys using original dies and specifications. Thompson meticulously captured all of the traits of the original Smith-Miller company models. He also recognized the historical nature of the toy molds which he now owned, and did not destroy the molds once a toy was created. Instead, he retained them for future limited productions. This meant that once production of this truck reached 250 units, this exact model would be discontinued and never produced again with this specific configuration. Embossed, "BW051 250", on underside. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
10" x 6" x 23".

Condition
Excellent condition. Colours are vibrant and glossy.

Medium
Pressed steel, die-cast aluminum.

Signature
Embossed, "BW051 250", on underside.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

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Fred Thompson Smith-Miller Limited Edition Mack L-Series Union 76 Tow Truck (51/250)

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