"Ichimura" Tin Litho Friction Speedy Van Lines Freight Trailer Truck 9.5" Japan

Description

Crisp Ichimura Company Tin Litho Friction Freight Trailer Truck Speedy Van Lines w/Box,
Approx: 9.5" x 3" H x 2" W, Circa 1950's-1960's
Super sharp tin litho friction truck & trailer by Ichimura Co. Japan.  Great graphics with Speedy Van Lines Fast Long Distance Moving.  Red & White cab with friction drive that is working.  The trailer bed was not made with friction drive of course.  We only gently tested the the toy, but it seems to work as designed.  It has the original box lid with nice graphics, but we hand made the lower portion of box.  The toy does not look like it was ever played with or if so, only very gently.  The tires have dried a bit and need a cleaning, but other than some very minor blips to piece, it looks exceptional.  Best guess on age would be late 1950's to early 1960's from what we could find online.  This is the best looking one of these we could find that have ever been offered on eBay but they are very rare as well. Our records go back over 20 years.
Please note: The last picture in gallery is of a 2nd Ichimura Co tin litho we have for sale in our eBay store.  It is a Livestock Trailer Truck Texas Cattle Round Up Inc. at the same price with original box lid and in exceptional shape.
It is not included in this sale and is used for reference as a buyer or collector may want both.
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