American. Late 1950s-mid 1960s. Pressed steel. This truck was originally sold as a bank. The top of the truck features a coin slot, allowing money to be inserted into the rear compartment, which would have been locked at the rear doors. This bank feature was a common variant of this toy. The "Moline" decal requires addressing. As noted in the company bio, the Moline company underwent several name changes since its inception in 1910. This truck has the "Moline" marking, which means although it was made in the late 50s to the mid 60s (when the company was no longer using the Moline name), the toy would have been made at the original historic Moline factory, where the production of Buddy "L" toys continued well into the 1960s, hence the "Moline" decal. The "550" embossed on the grille identifies the truck as being modelled after a GMC 550 series truck, appropriate for the era. Decalled, "Made By Moline Pressed Steel Corporation", at lower driver's side chassis below cab. Decalled, "Buddy L", on side truck panels. Embossed, "550", on grille. Embossed, "Buddy 'L' USA", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
7.5" x 6" x 14".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Paint retains excellent colour and gloss. Minor scuffs and paintwear. Requires replacement lock and key for rear doors.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Made By Moline Pressed Steel Corporation", at lower driver's side chassis below cab. Decalled, "Buddy L", on side truck panels. Embossed, "550", on grille. Embossed, "Buddy 'L' USA", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.