Vintage 1959–1960 Tonka No. 5 Sportsman Stepside Pickup Truck – Pressed Steel (Made in USA)
Up for sale is an authentic vintage 1959–1960 Tonka No. 5 Sportsman Stepside Pickup Truck in original turquoise blue and white factory paint. Whether you are looking for an honest, rustic "survivor" display piece or a solid, straight foundation for a restoration project, this classic Mound Metalcraft truck retains nearly all of its hard-to-find original hardware.
Key Features & Intact Parts:
• Authentic Factory Tires: All 4 original rubber whitewall tires are present with deep tread, silver 5-lug steel hubcaps, and clear raised "TONKA TOYS U.S.A." sidewall lettering.
• Intact Front End & Glass: Original silver-painted metal grille, front bumper with bumper guards, all 4 plastic headlight lenses, and the clear wraparound plastic windshield are intact (windshield shows normal age yellowing with no major cracks).
• Complete Cab Interior: Original black notched steering wheel and painted bench seat are present inside the cab.
• Straight Sheet Metal & Chassis: Pressed-steel body panels, thin white cab A-pillars, underside pan, and both steel axles are straight and structurally solid with intact mounting tabs.
Condition Notes (Please Review All Photos):
• Missing Parts: The rear tailgate is missing (hinge slots/tabs remain intact for a replacement), and the side door decals have worn off.
• Patina & Wear: Shows honest vintage play wear, paint loss, and surface rust across the white cab roof, pickup bed floor, running boards, and center underside. There is no structural rot or rust-through.
• Unrestored: Sold strictly as-is in original, uncleaned, and unpainted vintage condition.
Shipping & Packaging:
• Will be carefully wrapped and boxed in a sturdy corrugated box with ample padding to protect the cab pillars and original windshield during transit.
• Ships promptly via USPS Ground Advantage or UPS Ground with tracking.