Lot 437:
Nylint Steel Goodwrench Tanker Truck
Description
A pressed steel promotional semi-truck and tanker trailer manufactured by the Nylint Corporation for General Motors. This collectible features a black cab and a tanker trailer decorated with GM Goodwrench Quick Lube Plus advertising. The cab doors bear a printed GM logo and text reading GOODWRENCH QUICK LUBE PLUS over a black-and-white checkered flag motif. The tanker sides are detailed with several printed graphics, including a plastic motor oil bottle labeled SAE 5W-30, the slogan GUARANTEED IN 29 MINUTES OR THE NEXT ONE’S FREE!, and PERFORMANCE LUBRICATION – QUICKER – SLICKER – BETTER. The vehicle is constructed primarily of pressed steel with chrome-colored plastic trim components including the grill, exhaust stacks, roof-mounted horns, and the top walk-plate of the tanker. The black plastic tires are embossed with white lettering reading NYLINT. The item is presented in its original open-front cardboard box. The packaging features a top and front panel printed with NYLINT STEEL TOYS, STEEL TOUGH, TANKER TRANSPORT, and NO. 990-Z. A map graphic of the United States on the box includes the text MADE IN AMERICA. The side and back of the box bear a printed label for the distributor reading DISTRIBUTED BY: SALES & MARKET ASSOCIATES FOR SPECIAL MARKETS, 3300 SO. ALPINE ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 (815) 874-9200. A clear plastic security strap remains fastened around the center of the box and the tanker trailer.
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