Champion Hardware Co. Restored ca. 1930’s Cast Iron No. 430 “Cord Type Coupe” *SOLD*

Champion Hardware Co. Restored ca. 1930’s Cast Iron No. 430 “Cord Type Coupe” 

This blue restored ca. 1930’s cast iron No. 430 “Cord Type Coupe” was manufactured by Champion Hardware Co. of Geneva, Ohio.   

This piece is in excellent restored condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 7 ½” L.  We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.  

A brief history of Champion Hardware Co. of Geneva, Ohio:    

Champion Hardware Company was founded in 1883 in Geneva, Ohio by John and Ezra Hasenpflug. The company ran until 1954, but only produced toys from 1930 to 1936.     

Champion Hardware specialized in cast iron transportation toys, banks and cap pistols. They also made cast iron parts for other leading toy manufacturers. (Thanks to Mark Schupska for information provided.)