Lot 429:
Pair First Gear 1951 Ford F-6 Vans
Description
A pair of 1/34 scale die-cast model trucks featuring the 1951 Ford F-6 chassis with dry goods van bodies, manufactured by First Gear. Both models are constructed from die-cast metal with plastic components and rubber tires. The first truck is decorated for Roadrunner Express of St. Louis, MO. It features a white cab and box body, a grey chassis, and red wheel hubs. The sides of the box display a stylized roadrunner bird graphic with red and black text reading ROADRUNNER Express. The rear doors of the van are printed with the phone number 389-6110 and the slogan DELIVERY QUICKER THAN A COYOTE!. The front of the box body near the top is marked ROADRUNNER. The second truck is decorated for Bell Transfer of Cedar Rapids, IA. It features a black cab and box body with yellow front fenders and a silver-painted roof and chassis. The sides of the box body are printed with gold and red text reading BELL TRANSFER Dial 2-3227 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. I.S.C.C.P. 29320. The rear doors feature the text BELL BELL SINCE 1917 259297. The front of the box body is marked BELL. Each truck includes its original white cardboard retail box featuring black line art of the vehicle. The boxes are marked 1951 Ford F-6 Dry Goods Van and 1/34 SCALE. A logo on the top flap of the boxes reads FIRST GEAR PRECISION COLLECTIBLES. The front grilles of both trucks are molded with the name FORD.
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