1924 Steelcraft GMC Tank Truck (not Buddy L)

Description: Note: I have listed several more very nice pressed steel pieces on eBay, and I added a few pictures at the end of the set for the Tank truck, to give you a sense of what you can also consider. Please see my other listings.Description: A number of features render this a highly desirable piece of pressed steel. Steelcraft made this toy circa 1924, so it was produced during their first year or two of operation. The GMC cab design is modeled after actually trucks of that era, and render this piece both attractive, desirable, and of strong value. The tank mounted on the back has a reported liquid capacity of 3/4 of a gallon. There is a spout on the top of the tank, sealed with a hinged cap. At the bottom of the tank, on the passenger side, is a twist-spigot to discharge and liquids stored in the tank. There are rubber tires mounted on the steel wheels. The Blue/Grey color combination is the best I have seen among the small number of alternatives (Grey, Black). You will find a reference to this truck on page 289 in the "Collectors Guide to American Transportation Toys" by Joe and Sharon Freed.Condition: This toy is 100% original, offers excellent paint and a wonderful decal mounted on the dashboard. The tires have lost some tread, but these were thin by design and were manufactured that way. There is playwear. but a straight piece altogether. The photos covers all surfaces for your inspectionGuarantee: I stand behind my description of this toy, and will provide a full refund (less shipping costs) if there is any material difference between it and the item you receive. I try my best to conduct a thorough assessment of each toy, with a complete detailed description. And, I provide a full compliment of high resolution photos. However, I may not have addressed details that are of interest to you. So please send your questions before you bid or buy, because I will respond to matters of your interest, and/or will provide additional photos if warranted. But please be aware, my refund policy does not cover "buyers remorse".Taxes: Please buyers of my items are assessed sales tax by eBay. It is eBay that calculates and collects those taxes. I have no control, nor influence over that process. To learn more, the eBay policy reads:"In states where eBay is required to collect Internet Sales Tax from buyers, order totals sent for processing will reflect the gross amount inclusive of tax. Once settled, the tax amount will be automatically deducted from remittance to the applicable taxing authority." Shipping: I ship only to destinations in the continental USA (the lower 48 states). I go to great lengths to protect the toys I sell by the methods and materials I use during the packaging process. I want to be as sure as you do, that your item arrives at your destination without damage. Buyer is to add $45 to cover costs of shipping and full insurance. I generally ship via UPS (no signature required) which means the your item will need to be shipped to an address, not to a PO Box (UPS will not deliver to a PO Box). However, I will consider other carriers can be considered if circumstances dictate. Also, if you include your phone number and/or email, I can include that in when buying the shipping label so that you can be contacted by the carrier if needed. So please let me know if you have any shipping issues.Qualified Offers: Buyer commitment and integrity are integral to a successful transaction. I reserve the right to refuse to sell to a buyer if feedback history, and or delay in payment cast reasonable doubt on the success of a sale.

Price: 3850 USD

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

End Time: 2025-01-06T00:52:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 45 USD