Canadian. 1950s. Pressed steel. The "Sirop Bebe Charles" (Charles Baby Syrup) 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. "Sirop Bebe Charles" was a product of Canada Drug. Co. based in Montreal, Quebec. Marked, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia Ontario", on passenger cab door, with remnants of same label on driver's cab door. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
10" x 8" x 28.5".

Condition
Good condition. Original paint and decals. Stable oxidation, paint loss and crazing to front passenger side of cab and passenger side of trailer. Shows some staining and pitting.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Marked, "Canadian Made Minnitoys by Otaco Limited Orillia Ontario", on passenger cab door, with remnants of same label on driver's cab door.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.