1933 CAST IRON CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR GMC GREYHOUND TOUR BUS / TRAM By ARCADE 10"

Description

Very rare and original, 1933 GMC Tractor / Trailer Atlantic City New Jersey, Greyhound Touring Tram / Bus, Cast Iron Toy manufactured by Arcade with original paint.
This Tram / Tour Bus is identical to the Toys manufactured for and sold at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair Century of Progress, however the lettering on the roof reads “Atlantic City, N. J.”. In 41+ years we have never encountered an Atlantic City version of this Arcade Toy.
This ca1933 Atlantic City Tour Bus Cast Iron Toy measures 10” long overall by 2" tall and 2" wide. It features a separate Tractor front in blue paint and an elongated Trailer (in white paint with blue highlights and decals) with open sides of the style that was used at the Atlantic City Resort to transport visitors around the grounds and for sightseeing. The trailer features 100% original blue and white paint. The exterior of the "trailer" features cast images of greyhound dogs on the side and original lettering on the roof that reads "Atlantic City N. J. / Greyhound Lines - GMC”.
This original, Arcade Cast Iron, Greyhound Bus Lines, GMC Tractor / Trailer Toy is in very good condition. All parts are original and there are no crack, breaks, chips, repairs or physical damage to the cast iron. The paint is 100% original and the surface has never been restored, repainted, touched up or altered in any way. The Toy retains approx 75%+ of its original surface paint (see the scans below). The rooftop lettering is a bit worn but readable (again see the scans below). The Toy retains its original rubber wheels which have soiling and surface cracks. Overall the Toy is generally well preserved and displays nicely.
A rare and original, Cast Iron, Arcade 1933 GMC Tractor / Trailer Atlantic City New Jersey, Greyhound Touring Tram / Bus, Cast Iron Toy in original surface paint and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
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