1979 Nylint NAPA Auto Parts Tractor Trailer Truck 820D
NEW OLD STOCK - NEW IN BOX
Made In USA
Retail Store Advertising Toy
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Nylint produced NAPA Auto Parts tractor-trailer trucks across multiple years and decades, including prominent models released in 1979/1980, 1991, and 1995 (such as the popular blue Model No. 9020-N), as well as special anniversary and racing editions through the 1980s and 1990s. [
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This specific pressed-steel toy is highly recognizable for being the very first NAPA semi-truck model produced by Nylint. It is an exceptionally long piece, measuring approximately 29 inches from cab to trailer tail. It features a distinct pre-1981 cab design and classic side branding.
Key Release Years & Models
- Late 1970s – 1980s: Early pressed-steel NAPA semi-trucks appeared around 1979 and 1980 (with various box styles and cab designs rolling out through the decade). [1, 2]
- 1991: NAPA semi-truck models featuring distinct liveries and functional lights/sound. [1]
- 1995: The iconic blue NAPA Auto Parts tractor-trailer (Item No. 9020-N, measuring roughly 23 inches long). [1, 2]
- 1996 & Later: Special promotional and racing editions, such as the Ron Hornaday Jr. / 50th-anniversary or 75-years-of-excellence semi-trucks. [1, 2]
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