American. 1980s. 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 a 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, defined by its squared-off cab design. The "MF" in the serial number stands for "Mayflower". Thompson meticulously captured all of the L-series traits, a practice he carried forward from the Smith-Miller company. Thompson, recognizing the historical nature of the toy moulds which he now owned, did not destroy the moulds once a toy was created, but rather, he retained them for future limited production. This meant that once production of this truck reached 325 units, this exact model would be discontinued and never produced again with this specific configuration. Embossed, "MF245 325", on underside. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
9" x 6.25" x 37.75".

Condition
Excellent condition. Complete. Paint retains strong colour and gloss.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "MF245 325", on underside.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.