Vintage Arcade Cast Iron Sedan Toy Car Green White Rubber Tires 5 Inch 1930s
Vintage Antique Arcade Cast Iron Sedan Toy Car - Made in U.S.A.
This is an authentic, highly collectible 1930s cast iron toy sedan manufactured by the renowned Arcade Manufacturing Company (Freeport, Illinois). This classic Art Deco era toy features a two-piece seamed cast body, side-mounted spare tire molds, an integrated front bumper, and its original white rubber tires.
Product Highlights:
Manufacturer: Arcade Manufacturing Co.
Vehicle Style: 1930s Art Deco 4-Door Sedan / Limousine.
Production Era: Early 1930s Depression-era.
Material: Heavy cast iron with a raw open bottom and a pin-secured steel axle design.
Markings: Features a distinct, crisp factory raised mold number "5" on the inner driver-side rear wheel well.
Tires: Original white rubber tires displaying heavy, natural vintage spider-web cracking and hardening from age.
Dimensions: Small scale format measuring approximately 5 inches long by 1.75 inches wide.
Condition Notes:
The toy car is structurally in excellent antique shape with no cracks, structural breaks, welds, or repairs to the cast iron frame. It retains a substantial amount of its original dark olive green paint finish, showing a beautiful, authentic patina with light surface scuffing, edge wear, and small chips consistent with historical play. The axle remains solid, and the wheels are intact. An old paper collection label with the text "CAB" is adhered to the rear bumper area. Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up surface texture details and exact ruler measurements.
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