BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS

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255. BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS
This is arguably the finest example known and deserves to be in the best steel collection, retains original string tag. Provenance from the Count Giansanti Coluzzi collection to Bill Bertoia. | 28.5" l. | All original with great color in (Near Mint Condition) | $10,000 - $18,000

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All original with great color in (Near Mint Condition)

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BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS

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Annual Fall | November 2026 | Day 2 of 2

Vineland, NJ, United States

GE ELECTOY BUDDY L TRENCH DIGGER: 256. GE ELECTOY BUDDY L TRENCH DIGGER This is a possible sample or perhaps a prototype w/GE Electoy plate. We believe this to be a one-off. | 19" l. | (Pristine Condition) | $4,000 - $7,000

GE ELECTOY BUDDY L TRENCH DIGGER

$2,000

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

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BUDDY L TANK LINE SPRINKLER TRUCK: 257. BUDDY L TANK LINE SPRINKLER TRUCK Provenance: Donald Kaufman Collection #1607. | 26.5" l. | Minor scratches to edges, original paint with a great shine, includes four cans and sprinkler bar,

BUDDY L TANK LINE SPRINKLER TRUCK

Current Bid - 1 bid

$1,000

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BOXED BUDDY L A-FRAME ROPE DUMP TRUCK: 258. BOXED BUDDY L A-FRAME ROPE DUMP TRUCK 25" l. | Complete with string tag and original box and with one box flap present but torn, toy in (Near Mint Condition) | $1,000 - $1,800

BOXED BUDDY L A-FRAME ROPE DUMP TRUCK

$500

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

FEATURED

BUDDY L INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RED BABY TRUCK: 259. BUDDY L INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RED BABY TRUCK This is quite possibly the best example we have ever viewed, the toy almost looks unplayed with aside from a few minor edge scuffs at front bumper,

BUDDY L INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RED BABY TRUCK

Current Bid - 1 bid

$3,000

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BUDDY L SPOKE WHEEL EXPRESS TRUCK: 260. BUDDY L SPOKE WHEEL EXPRESS TRUCK Retains original rope pull cord, early spoked wheels, original tailgate. | 26" l. | Some scratches inside bed, otherwise in overall (Pristine Condition) | $800

BUDDY L SPOKE WHEEL EXPRESS TRUCK

Current Bid - 1 bid

$400

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BUDDY L ROBO-TOY TRUCK: 261. BUDDY L ROBO-TOY TRUCK Type II with electric headlights. | 22" l. | Clean decals, some scratches from playing, overall still grades above (Excellent Condition) | $800 - $1,400

BUDDY L ROBO-TOY TRUCK

$400

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER: 262. BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER Impressive original paint is only topped by the original cardboard box and wooden shipping crate which it was originally shipped in. | 26" l. | Coupler is

BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER

Current Bid - 1 bid

$1,000

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

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BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BOX CAR: 263. BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BOX CAR 21" l. | Two scratches to roof and a little wear to some corners or edges, shiny and bright (Pristine Condition) | $300 - $500

BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BOX CAR

Current Bid - 1 bid

$150

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BOXED BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BALLAST CAR: 264. BOXED BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BALLAST CAR Type A (No Divider), Type I decal. | 21" l. | Old store stock with original Buddy L tag and box with label, (Near Mint Condition) | $1,000 - $2,000

BOXED BUDDY L OUTDOOR RR BALLAST CAR

$500

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

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BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS W/ EPHEMERA: 346. BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS W/ EPHEMERA 28.5" l. | All original with expected amount of playwear, some polish should brighten the color if desired, (Excellent Condition) | $3,000 - $5,000

BUDDY L PASSENGER BUS W/ EPHEMERA

Current Bid - 1 bid

$1,500

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

BUDDY L CHROME PASSENGER BUS: 379. BUDDY L CHROME PASSENGER BUS 29" l. | We believe this to be an authentic truck restored to chrome finish with new decals, wheels appear authentic, (Excellent Condition) | $1,200 - $2,400

BUDDY L CHROME PASSENGER BUS

$600

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

FOUR DECORATIVE FISH CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS: 243. FOUR DECORATIVE FISH CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 5.5" l. | Some scant handling paint chips, (Near Mint Condition) | $200 - $300

FOUR DECORATIVE FISH CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS

$100

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

FIVE NAUTICAL CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS: 244. FIVE NAUTICAL CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 4" h. | (Pristine to Near Mint Condition) | $250 - $500

FIVE NAUTICAL CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS

$125

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

THREE LAMP POST BOTTLE OPENERS: 245. THREE LAMP POST BOTTLE OPENERS One with original box. Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 3.5" h. | old store stock, unused (Near Mint Condition) | $200 - $400

THREE LAMP POST BOTTLE OPENERS

$100

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

PARROT ON PERCH BOTTLE OPENERS: 246. PARROT ON PERCH BOTTLE OPENERS One with original box. Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 5.5" h. | Old store stock, (Near Mint Condition) | $200 - $400

PARROT ON PERCH BOTTLE OPENERS

$100

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

FOUR PARROT CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS: 247. FOUR PARROT CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 5" h. | (Pristine to Near Mint Condition) | $200 - $400

FOUR PARROT CAST IRON BOTTLE OPENERS

$100

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

4.8

(739)

FOUR FIGURAL CAST IRON PENCIL HOLDERS: 248. FOUR FIGURAL CAST IRON PENCIL HOLDERS Dutch Girl, Peter Rabbit, Owl & Penguin. Provenance: Allan & Terry Joy Collection. | 2" h. | Ranging from (Pristine Condition) to (Near Mint Condition) |

FOUR FIGURAL CAST IRON PENCIL HOLDERS

$100

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

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BOXED BUDDY L FARM SUPPLIES AUTO DUMP: 249. BOXED BUDDY L FARM SUPPLIES AUTO DUMP circa 1949-1951. | 21" l. | Exceptionally well preserved, box has age related wear to flaps but is complete, truck is unplayed with (Near Mint Condition) |

BOXED BUDDY L FARM SUPPLIES AUTO DUMP

Current Bid - 1 bid

$300

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

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BUDDY L #922 HIGHWAY DEPT SET FACTORY SAMPLE: 250. BUDDY L #922 HIGHWAY DEPT SET FACTORY SAMPLE Includes the correct concrete mixer with hitch. The extra handle came with the 1922 set. This set was cancelled making in extraordinarily rare. 1937

BUDDY L #922 HIGHWAY DEPT SET FACTORY SAMPLE

Current Bid - 1 bid

$1,000

Vineland, NJ

Bertoia Auctions

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BUDDY L SAND & GRAVEL RIDE ON: 251. BUDDY L SAND & GRAVEL RIDE ON Provenance: Donald Kaufman Collection #1599. | 21" l. | Unplayed with (Near Mint Condition) | $300 - $500

BUDDY L SAND & GRAVEL RIDE ON

Current Bid - 1 bid

$150

Vineland, NJ

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