Description

Offered is an original vintage Smith-Miller truck, proudly marked “Smith-Miller California – Famous Trucks in Miniature.”

This truck comes directly from my family. My father was born in 1943 in Pasadena, California, and this piece has been one-family owned since new, never traded, sold, or passed through collectors.

This is a true barn find:

• Totally unrestored

• Uncleaned

• Unmolested

• No repainting

• No touch-ups

All paint, wear, and patina are 100% original.

The truck shows yellow paint specks in the wooden bed (clearly photographed). I want to be completely transparent:

These are incidental paint marks from use/storage and not evidence of repainting. The truck itself has never been repainted—the yellow finish you see is factory original and has aged naturally.

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Construction & Details

• Heavy cast iron cab

• Original wood flatbed

• Cast metal chassis

• Solid rubber wheels with metal hubs

• Original decals still present and legible

• Correct proportions and weight typical of Smith-Miller production

Wear includes paint loss, surface oxidation, scuffs, and edge wear consistent with age and play—nothing hidden, nothing repaired.

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Condition

• Structurally solid

• Rolls well

• No cracks or welds

• No replaced parts

• No modern screws or repairs

Please review all photos carefully—they are part of the description and show condition honestly from every angle.

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Photos Included

• Close-ups of Smith-Miller decals

• Cab, front, rear, sides

• Underside showing original chassis

• Wooden bed with paint speck detail

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Why This One Matters

Collectors look for:

✔️ Original paint

✔️ No restoration

✔️ Early provenance

✔️ Honest wear

This truck checks every box.

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Shipping

Carefully packed and shipped insured. Local pickup welcome.

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Contact me with any questions at anytime.