American. 1970s-1980s. Pressed steel. The Buddy L Dock Co. was a branding on a specific line of Buddy L toys related to marine themes, such as this truck, which was designed as a supply vehicle for a marine operation. The boat, made by Gay Toys Inc., is not original to the truck. Both Buddy L and Gay Toys were fierce competitors and rivals and did not bundle their products. The two companies were involved in a famous copyright legal battle over toy airplane designs, a rivalry that makes any partnership between them extremely unlikely. Decalled, "Buddy L", on cab doors. Stamped, "199", on driver's side of flatbed. Embossed, "Buddy 'L' USA", on tires. Boat embossed, "Gay Toys Inc 799 Ladd Rd. Walled Lake Mich 48088 Made in U.S.A. Item 325", on underside. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
5.5" x 6" x 14.5".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Boat is not original to the truck. Paint retains excellent colour and gloss. Minor paint nicks and scratches.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Buddy L", on cab doors. Stamped, "199", on driver's side of flatbed. Embossed, "Buddy 'L' USA", on tires. Boat embossed, "Gay Toys Inc 799 Ladd Rd. Walled Lake Mich 48088 Made in U.S.A. Item 325", on underside.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.