Offered here is a vintage pressed‑metal farm tractor, dating to the late 1940s–1950s. This early farm toy features a red painted body, original rubber tires, and a molded metal driver figure. While the maker’s mark is not visible, the construction style is consistent with Auburn Rubber and similar mid‑century farm toy manufacturers.
Era: Late 1940s–1950s
Type: Pressed‑metal farm tractor
Features:
Red painted body
Molded driver figure
Original rubber rear and front tires
Three‑wheel front assembly
Maker: Unmarked; consistent with Auburn Rubber‑style production
Original paint with age‑appropriate wear.
Rubber tires intact and show natural aging.
Driver figure present and solid.
No cracks or structural damage observed.
A clean example of a mid‑century farm toy.
This toy is untested and is being sold as‑is, exactly as found in the estate.
Mid‑century farm toys with original rubber tires and molded drivers remain popular among collectors. This tractor displays classic 1940s–1950s styling and is ideal for display or restoration.
This item comes from my cousin’s estate, part of his long‑held personal collection of vintage toys and trains.
A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, a cause important to our family.