Dayton Friction Toy Works ca. 1911 Pressed Steel Friction Dayton Hillclimber Variation Auto Delivery/Parcel Post Car *SOLD*

Dayton Friction Toy Works ca. 1911 Pressed Steel Friction Dayton Hillclimber Variation Auto Delivery/Parcel Post Car 

This piece is a ca. 1911 pressed steel friction Dayton Hillclimber variation Auto Delivery/Parcel Post car manufactured by Dayton Friction Toy Works/The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. of Dayton, Ohio.  

Wheels roll and turn as they should. As to be expected with a toy of this age, the friction on this vehicle turns but it only works weakly; not enough to move the car. The driver is original. The hood is a replacement and is not original to the car. There are some older touchups to the red on the vehicle; these do not fluoresce under black light inspection.   

This piece is in good condition with no breaks, restorations (other than the hood), or repairs. 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 12 ½’ L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.   

A brief history of Dayton Friction Toy Works/ The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. of Dayton, Ohio: 

1909-1935
Also see: SON-NY
Founder: D.P. Clark (see D.P. Clark) D.P. Clark was the predecessor of the Dayton Friction Toy Works
Specialty: Pressed Steel friction toys with patented horizontal flywheel. Patented horizontal flywheel (1926) under trade name “Gyro”; maker of child-size, up to 24 inches long.