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1950 MGTD Doepke Model Toy No 2017 NICE!

Description: Introduced in the Spring of 1954, the Doepke No. 2017 MT (MGTD) was an instant hit as it is a an honest representation of the 1950 MGTD. It looked fabulous with its true-to-life detailing and its hefty size. The MT came in kit form. Early kits included a body that was left in primer - allowing the builder to add their own custom paint job. The MT(MGTD) production run was from 1954 to at least 1956. This model builder took the extra effort to detail the straps and the extra cost(on the real car) polished door plates....this is a very nice toy......approx 15 inches long...casting quite heavy for size..a quality toy, then and now.....judge condition for yourself from the photos....just gave it a bath..... In 1946, Charles W. Doepke and his assistant and brother Frederick, both of whom had previously worked in the steel industry, started the Doepke Toy Company in Oakley, Ohio, a neighborhood of Cincinnati. In 1950, production was moved to Rossmoyne, Ohio. Following soon after the conclusion of World War II, many toys available at the time reflected a war theme. By contrast, the Doepkes were encouraged by their grandmother to create toys that were not war-related and, as a result, they began creating exact duplicates of modern construction equipment and cars. In the 1950s, Doepke toys became popular with both children and adults. One of the best-selling items was the steel crane, first manufactured in 1949, which was resilient enough for outdoor use and had realistic details like Goodyear rubber tires. The toy had two functional hand crank hoists, accurate rigging, a stamped steel open lattice boom and a working clamshell bucket used for excavating, and was priced at $14.95. In 1959, due to an increase in lower-cost competitors and a rise in steel costs, coupled with the company's inability to create the same realism with wood toys, Doepke was forced to shut down.

Price: 275.99 USD

Location: Plainfield, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-08-24T13:33:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Brand: Doepke

Vehicle Type: Car

Vehicle Make: MGTD

Color: Red

Model: Doepke MG TD

Material: Diecast

Scale: 1:12

Vehicle Year: 1950

Year of Manufacture: 1954

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