Classic American toy-making history is captured in this vintage Smith-Miller S.M.F.D. No. 3 aerial ladder fire truck. Modeled after a 1950s Mack fire apparatus, the large pressed-steel truck features the familiar bright red finish, detailed cab and extended aerial ladder assembly associated with Smith-Miller’s substantial vehicle toys.
Smith-Miller of Los Angeles became known for heavy-duty toy trucks modeled closely after commercial vehicles of their era. Its Mack fire trucks are particularly recognizable among collectors for their scale, metal construction and detailed firefighting equipment, representing an important chapter in postwar American toy production.
This example is offered as a restoration project or source of original parts. It has visible wear, broken, damaged and detached components, and some pieces may be missing. Sold AS-IS; review all photos carefully for exact condition and included parts.
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Smith-Miller of Los Angeles became known for heavy-duty toy trucks modeled closely after commercial vehicles of their era. Its Mack fire trucks are particularly recognizable among collectors for their scale, metal construction and detailed firefighting equipment, representing an important chapter in postwar American toy production.
This example is offered as a restoration project or source of original parts. It has visible wear, broken, damaged and detached components, and some pieces may be missing. Sold AS-IS; review all photos carefully for exact condition and included parts.
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