Lot 436:
Vintage Nylint Pressed Steel Advertising Semi-Tractor and Trailer
Sold for: $25
Description
A vintage pressed steel toy semi-tractor and trailer manufactured by Nylint Corp. The set comprises a conventional-style semi-tractor and a matching box trailer. The tractor is constructed of pressed steel with a white paint finish and features red, yellow, and purple striped graphics on the hood and sleeper cab doors. Plastic accessories include vertical exhaust stacks, roof-mounted air horns, and fuel tanks. The tractor cab includes a detailed plastic interior and tinted windows. The matching trailer is similarly finished in white with matching stripe graphics and the manufacturer advertising logo. The trailer is equipped with a functional plastic roll-up rear door.
Visible markings include stylized red lettering on the trailer side reading NYLINT followed by America’s finest steel toys since 1946 in black. The tractor doors feature a small NYLINT logo decal in black on a yellow stripe. The tires are molded with NYLINT in raised white letters. The front bumper is embossed with NYLINT. The rear black plastic frame of the trailer chassis features raised molded text reading NYLINT CORP. and ROCKFORD ILL USA.
Condition report:
The item is in used, original condition. Visible paint chips and scuffs are present, notably along the top edges of the trailer, the cab roof, and the front fenders. Light surface oxidation is visible on several exposed metal edges. The plastic components, including the exhaust stacks, air horns, and rear trailer door, show typical age-related yellowing. The graphic decals exhibit minor wear, staining, and small areas of loss. The set appears complete with all major original accessories intact.
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