Canadian. 1960s. Pressed steel. This truck was manufactured by "L'il Beaver Toys", a division of the Canadian company Irwin Toy Ltd., located at 43 Hanna Ave. in Toronto. L'il Beaver was part of the continuation of the Lincoln Toys line. After Lincoln Toys went out of business in 1959, L'il Beaver kept the dies of several of their classic designs. This truck was a "private-label" toy made for the real-world "Maritime Moving & Storage" company that was based in Nova Scotia. Embossed, "L'il Beaver Made in Canada", on tires. Embossed, "B", on hubcaps. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
8.5" x 5.5" x 24".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Minor paint nicks, scratches, and playwear throughout.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "L'il Beaver Made in Canada", on tires. Embossed, "B", on hubcaps.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.