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Arcade RARE Cast Iron Ford Coupe *SOLD*

Arcade RARE Cast Iron Ford Coupe

We have for you this rare cast iron Ford Coupe that was manufactured by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois.

In the world of nickel grille toys of the ’30s, this Ford is near the top for rarity.   Arcade toys appears to have made these coupes as part of a gift set and trailer set.  Otherwise, distribution seems to be extremely low.

Our toy is complete and original with playwear.  Paint and tires are proper as is the fragile nickel-plated bumper.

The toy has an operating rumble seat, an extra cool feature, and sleek lines.  Ford nailed this iconic design and Arcade Toys captured it perfectly.  We have seen two others, one in the book of cast iron and then on a transport truck set.  The population is extremely low.

Our interpretation of the toy is that it is modeled after a 1933 Ford “three window” Coupe.  See the extra photo to compare.

       

       

A brief history of Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois:      

The Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois was originally founded as Novelty Iron Works by Edward H. and Charles Morgan in 1868 and conducted business in two small buildings with a staff of ten people. 

The company operated between the years 1868 to 1946. They began making toys and coffee mills and then moved to a new site in 1893 (after fires, financial issues, and changing their name from Novelty Iron Works).      

Arcade toy catalogs appear to start in 1902 and as late as 1939. Arcade`s toy line included over 300 toy items. Yellow Cab was their first successful toy followed by Andy Gump in 348 and Chester Gump in His Pony Cart. Arcade also made toy banks, dollhouse furniture, and cast-iron penny toys.

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Weight 2.75 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
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