Otaco Minnitoys "Bellechasse Transport Inc." Tractor Trailer

Description

Canadian. 1950s. Pressed steel. This tractor-trailer was part of Otaco's "private-label" series of toys. These 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. Companies would give these out to their clients and distributors as a form of advertising. Bellechase Transport was a regional carrier based in Quebec. Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia Ontario", on inside of trailer door. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
10" x 8" x 28.5".

Condition
Good condition. A 1960s customized repaint on a 1950s toy. Areas of stable paint loss. 1.5" section of stable paint loss along the driver's side corner of hood. Paint nicks to corners and edges, particularly to bumpers, hood, and fenders.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia Ontario", on inside of trailer door.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

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Otaco Minnitoys "Bellechasse Transport Inc." Tractor Trailer

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