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Otaco, Minnitoy British American Oil Tanker
Estimate:
CA$1,200 - CA$1,500
Sold
CA$1,000
Live Auction
Toys, Motorcycles & Automobilia | The Late Howard Meyer Legacy Collection
Size
7.5" x 9" x 28".
Category
Description
Canadian. 1950s. Manufactured in Orillia, Ontario by Otaco (Orillia Tudhope Anderson Company). Private label trucks were a Minnitoys specialty. Minnitoys were created primarily for the post-war 'baby boom' market. They were large, sturdy and strong enough to accommodate a small child's weight. Marked on doors of cab. Wheels are marked "Minitoy" (with only one 'n'). The error was never corrected.
Condition
Excellent. Complete and untouched original. Excellent vibrance to the paint. Minor scuffs. Minor edge loss to one of the decals on the tanker. Minor impact to the bumper resulting in two creases on each rear quarter panel.
Medium
Pressed steel.
Provenance
The Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.