American. 1958-1961. Pressed steel. This truck was part of Tonka's "private-label" series of toys. Unlike Tonka's general retail line, this truck was commissioned by Allied Van Lines for promotional or corporate purposes and not intended for retail sale. As a result, production runs were usually small, which meant fewer examples entered the market. This truck has a "square cab", a boxy look and four headlights, allowing us to date it to the 1958-1961 period. Embossed, "Tonka Toys U.S.A.", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
8.5" x 5.5" x 24".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Minor paint nicks and playwear throughout. Minor impressions to roof of trailer.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "Tonka Toys U.S.A.", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.