American. Late 1980s-Early 1990s. Pressed steel. 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 based on the original specifications. Thompson editions have historical significance as high-end replicas of a brand, Smith-Miller, that established a "gold standard" for realism and craftsmanship of its toys. This is a "Mack L" toy, a detailed replica of a Mack L-series truck. 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 225 units, this exact model would be discontinued and never produced again with this specific configuration. Embossed, "CT147 2256PG", on underside. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
9.75" x 6.25" x 23.5".

Condition
Excellent condition. Colours are vibrant and glossy.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "CT147 2256PG", on underside.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.