Lot 452:
Pair First Gear Die-Cast Stake Trucks
Description
This lot features two 1/34 scale die-cast metal model stake trucks manufactured by First Gear. Both models are presented in their original retail packaging and feature detailed livery for advertising and petroliana collection. The first model is a 1951 Ford F-6 Full Rack Stake Truck. The cab is finished in red with a tan roof and features a printed Chevron Gasolines logo on the doors with Second Edition text. The red stake bed includes grey wood-grain finished racks and a white placard reading STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. The truck is loaded with twelve blue-painted barrels. The chassis is finished in black with chrome-effect wheels and front grille. A printed label on the rear tailgate identifies it as 5TH IN A SERIES. The original white box features a black line-art illustration and is marked 1951 Ford F-6 Full Rack Stake Truck, 1/34 SCALE, and First Gear. The second model is a 1955 Diamond T Stake Truck. The cab is finished in red with black front fenders and features the Maytag APPLIANCES logo on the doors. The truck bed is silver-painted with brown wood-grain finished stake racks and a white placard reading another new MAYTAG Automatic WASHER. The vehicle includes a silver-painted front grille with a green and silver Diamond T badge above the door. A metal chain detail is attached to the rear stake rack. The rear red tailgate bears a printed label reading 5TH IN A SERIES. The original black and white box bears the Diamond T logo and identifies the model as a 1955 Diamond T Stake Truck with the 1st Gear logo.
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