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Hubley Toys Diecast Ford Model A-Vintage Toy for Sale
Hubley Toys Diecast Ford Model A-Vintage Toy For Sale
Our beautiful Model A kit appears complete and new old stock. This is the variety of kit that will likely be kept unbuilt for collectors, as the box art is superb and colors vibrant.
The instructions and sticker sheet are unused and present. Small screws and the envelope of long axles was opened and appear complete. Diecasting, per the way Hubley made it, has some flashing on it, but the audit appeared compelte.
It is a great 1950s toy, a hybrid between Hubley metal toys and the upcoming model phase in the U.S. Frankly, the box and kit are completely over-sized and over illustrated.
It was a labor of love, one can tell, and likely an evolutionary dead end– the box was too big and kit too luxurious; kit sizes quickly shrunk. We just don’t see these survive, and production was likely smaller.
Read MoreHubley Cast Iron Truck Panama *SOLD*
Hubley Cast Iron Truck Panama For Sale
Our Antique Hubley cast iron truck “Panama” has original paint and is a beauty. Hubley chose contrasting green and red paint with proper silver highlights. The shovel swivels on the truck bed.
Paint is original and tires are replaced originals. The cast in driver has proper flesh tone paint on the face.
This example belonged to Don Kauffman and is still tagged from his estate sale. Don owned K.B. toys (Kauffman Brothers toys) and kept the highest condition toys that were available to him. His budget appeared endless and he was a ferocious buyer and collector.
This is a very large cast iron at over 13 inches long.
Read MoreHubley Ford Cast Toy For Sale- 1930s
Hubley Ford Cast Toy For Sale- 1930s
Hubley 1930s Ford for sale featuring card and bubble with near mint toy. Our Ford comes with its original card with bubble, that had gaps, regaled in places.
Bubble was reattached because it shrank over time.
Toy appears near new old stock and original. The best example of this toy we have seen.
Read MoreHubley Oliver Tractor No. 612 Cast Iron *SOLD*
Hubley Oliver Tractor No. 612 Cast Iron For Sale
Hubley Oliver Tractor Number 70, No. 612 in the 1941 Hubley catalog. Difficult to find prewar cast iron tractor.
Cast Iron Oliver tractor at 5-1/2″ long.
Good used condition with no breaks or repairs. Paint and wheels are original.
Read MoreHubley Cast Iron Tow Truck with Rubber Tires for Sale
Hubley Cast Iron Tow Truck with Rubber Tires For Sale
We have a great Hubley toy in cast iron to share. This Tow truck was made circa 1932 and part of a “take apart” lineup where bodies could be swapped.
Our example is near new and original. Its outstanding with the proper wheels and fragile bumper still intact.
Read MoreHubley Set of 2 ca. 1950s Colt .45 Toy Cap Guns *SOLD*
Hubley Set of 2 ca. 1950s Colt .45 Toy Cap Guns
We have for you a set of replica Colt .45 cap guns manufactured by Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This is a set of ca. 1958 Hubley long-barreled 6-shooter Colt .45s, marketed for older kids and often described as “man-sized” due to their significantly larger size compared to the Fanner 50. These impressive cap guns are complete with no missing parts. Both triggers function properly, and the cylinders turn smoothly. One cylinder is loaded with faux bullets, while the other is empty. Both are approximately 14″ L. Comes as shown.
A brief history of Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania:
The Hubley Manufacturing Company was first incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by John Hubley. Their slogan was “They’re Different”. They were occasionally known as Lancaster Brand Iron Toys, which manufactured electric toy train equipment and parts. In 1909, they purchased the Safety Buggy Co. factory and moved to the site. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles, fire engines, circus trains, different breeds of dogs, tractors, steam shovels, horses, banks, and cap guns.
The Hubley Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of Classic cars in about 1:20 scale. Starting in 1960, Hubley participated with Detroit automakers for a couple of years as a plastic promotional model maker. Many Hubley toys are now sought-after collectibles. Hubley’s main competition in the early years was Arcade, as well as a bit from A.C. Williams.
By the 1930s, autos became the headliners. By quickly converting to cheaper, smaller toys during the Depression, they avoided the financial woes experienced by many other toy companies. Iron shortages in WWII and commitments to fill war contracts did stop the toy division in 1942, until after the war.
As of 2019, Wikipedia tells us that, “Perhaps Hubley’s diversification in the 1960s overtaxed its profits, weakening it financially by the 1970s. Hubley was purchased by toy maker Gabriel in about 1969 who continued to make its regular kits and diecast kids’ toys through the 1970s. A series of colorful but rather unexciting generic make diecast toy trucks were available in a variety of forms (dump trucks, tow trucks, etc.) up until about 1980. Gradually, the Hubley name was downplayed in favor of Gabriel.
Around 1980, CBS Toys acquired Hubley, which later sold many dies to Ertl and Scale Models, both of Dyersville, Iowa. For example, the Hubley Ford 4000 tractor was reproduced by Scale Models up through the 1990s and perhaps later (Scale Models 2010). In the 1990s, some Hubley vehicles, like the school bus, were also reissued with minor variations from the original casting.
Ertl has now stopped production of all of the original toy dies and molds purchased from Hubley. As a result, all remaining Hubley/Ertl metal kits are fairly rare. They can be purchased from auction websites, collectors, and older hobby stores.”
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Hubley Cast Iron Tractor *SOLD*
Hubley Cast Iron Tractor
Early 1930s cast iron tractor or crawler by Hubley Toys. Lancaster, PA made toy in well used condition. Missing rollers beneath and driver’s head is replaced.
A tougher to find Hubley toy made for just a few years. Larger 5 inch approx length.
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Hubley 1950s Stake Truck Diecast
Read MoreHubley Cast Iron Fire Engine Ladder Truck 4.75″ for Sale
Hubley Cast Iron Fire Engine Ladder Truck 4.75″
This cast iron fire engine ladder truck was manufactured by Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The white rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. The removable ladders are present.
This piece is in all original 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. It is approximately 4 ¾” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine the quality and condition.
A brief history of Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania:
The Hubley Manufacturing Company was first incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley. Their slogan was “They’re Different”. They were occasionally known as Lancaster Brand Iron Toys which manufactured electric toy train equipment and parts. In 1909, they purchased the Safety Buggy Co. factory and moved to the site. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles, fire engines, circus trains, different breeds of dogs, tractors, steam shovels, horses, banks, and cap guns.
The Hubley Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of Classic cars in about 1:20 scale. Starting in 1960, Hubley participated with Detroit automakers for a couple of years as a plastic promotional model maker. Many Hubley toys are now sought-after collectibles. Hubley’s main competition in the early years was Arcade as well as a bit from A.C. Williams.
By the 1930s autos became the headliners. By quickly converting to cheaper smaller toys during the Depression, they avoided the financial woes experienced by many other toy companies. Iron shortages in WWII and commitments to fill war contracts did stop the toy division in 1942, until after the war.
As of 2019, Wikipedia tells us that, “Perhaps Hubley’s diversification in the 1960s overtaxed its profits, weakening it financially by the 1970s. Hubley was purchased by toy maker Gabriel in about 1969 who continued to make its regular kits and diecast kids’ toys through the 1970s. A series of colorful but rather unexciting generic make diecast toy trucks were available in a variety of forms (dump trucks, tow trucks, etc.) up until about 1980. Gradually, the Hubley name was downplayed in favor of Gabriel.
Around 1980, CBS Toys acquired Hubley, which later sold many dies to Ertl and Scale Models, both of Dyersville, Iowa. For example, the Hubley Ford 4000 tractor was reproduced by Scale Models, up through the 1990s and perhaps later (Scale Models 2010). In the 1990s, some Hubley vehicles like the school bus were also reissued with minor variations from the original casting.
Ertl has now stopped production of all of the original toy dies and molds purchased from Hubley. As a result, all remaining Hubley/Ertl metal kits are fairly rare. They can be purchased from auction websites, collectors, and older hobby stores.”
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Hubley Cast Iron No. 505 Fire Engine Ladder Truck 6″ *SOLD*
Hubley Cast Iron No. 505 Fire Engine Ladder Truck 6″
This cast iron no. 505 fire engine ladder truck was manufactured by Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The white rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. The removable ladders are present.
This piece is in all original 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. It is approximately 6” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine the quality and condition.
A brief history of Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania:
The Hubley Manufacturing Company was first incorporated in 1894 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by John Hubley. Their slogan was “They’re Different”. They were occasionally known as Lancaster Brand Iron Toys which manufactured electric toy train equipment and parts. In 1909, they purchased the Safety Buggy Co. factory and moved to the site. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles, fire engines, circus trains, different breeds of dogs, tractors, steam shovels, horses, banks, and cap guns.
The Hubley Manufacturing Company produced a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of Classic cars in about 1:20 scale. Starting in 1960, Hubley participated with Detroit automakers for a couple of years as a plastic promotional model maker. Many Hubley toys are now sought-after collectibles. Hubley’s main competition in the early years was Arcade as well as a bit from A.C. Williams.
By the 1930s autos became the headliners. By quickly converting to cheaper smaller toys during the Depression, they avoided the financial woes experienced by many other toy companies. Iron shortages in WWII and commitments to fill war contracts did stop the toy division in 1942, until after the war.
As of 2019, Wikipedia tells us that, “Perhaps Hubley’s diversification in the 1960s overtaxed its profits, weakening it financially by the 1970s. Hubley was purchased by toy maker Gabriel in about 1969 who continued to make its regular kits and diecast kids’ toys through the 1970s. A series of colorful but rather unexciting generic make diecast toy trucks were available in a variety of forms (dump trucks, tow trucks, etc.) up until about 1980. Gradually, the Hubley name was downplayed in favor of Gabriel.
Around 1980, CBS Toys acquired Hubley, which later sold many dies to Ertl and Scale Models, both of Dyersville, Iowa. For example, the Hubley Ford 4000 tractor was reproduced by Scale Models, up through the 1990s and perhaps later (Scale Models 2010). In the 1990s, some Hubley vehicles like the school bus were also reissued with minor variations from the original casting.
Ertl has now stopped production of all of the original toy dies and molds purchased from Hubley. As a result, all remaining Hubley/Ertl metal kits are fairly rare. They can be purchased from auction websites, collectors, and older hobby stores.”
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