1954 Tonka Toys Parcel Delivery Number 10 Metro Van
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1954 Tonka Toys Parcel Delivery Number 10 Metro Van
1954 Tonka Toys Parcel Delivery Number 10 Metro Van
This good looking Metyro van was produced beginninf in 1954 and would continue to be produced for many years as shown.
1954 Tonka Toys Parcel Delivery Number 10 Metro Van
1954 was the first year for the Metro Van. It was only shown in the 1954 Look Book as a "Parcel Delivery" Van in brown with gold/yellow wiritng on the side. A few rare private label versions were made in 1954 namely the Stix, Baer & Fuller van and the G. Fox Metro van. Metro vans are a copy of the international Harvester Metro van which was used in all Major cities for parcel, bakery and rural route deliveries.



The rear doors on the Metro van opened up to allow for loading and unloading of neccessary daily cargo for the days imaginary delivery route.

1954 Tonka Toys Parcel Delivery Number 10 Metro Van
From the original 1954 Look Book Catalog:
This scale model of one of the most popular delivery trucks seen everywhere is constructed of heavy gauge steel sliding front door and two rear doors that open provide loads of play value 11 three-quarter long 7 inches high 5 1/2 inches wide 11 3/4 inches long.

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