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 and a serial number that begins with the letter "L". 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 225 units, this exact model would be discontinued and never produced again with this specific configuration. Embossed, "L157 225", on underside. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
9" x 6" x 37.5".

Condition
Excellent condition. Colours are vibrant and glossy. Minor flecks to script on passenger side.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "L157 225", on underside.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.