Hornikawa HW Fire Truck Battery Op *SOLD*

Our early Hornikawa fire truck comes near mint in box.  The toy’s box has absolutely beautiful graphics and is in excellent condition.  It was likely made in the late 1950’s.

The toy is in near new condition with just minor resting marks on the cab top where the ladder sits.

Functions work well, but there was a battery tab break when tested.  So the tab is now secured using epoxy inside the battery compartment.  The battery contacts are finicky, but the toy works.  It seems the batteries operate best at an angle (go figure).

The mystery action takes this toy across the floor partially, then it backs up and makes triangular shapes.  The ladder raises and lowers when the toy pauses.  It is quite a complicated mechanism and a treat to see in person.

Horikawa was founded in 1959 as Tin Toy vender, and it has (SH) trade mark.