Offered here is an authentic 1920s antique cast iron Ford Model T Coupe toy car manufactured by the Kilgore Manufacturing Company of Westerville, Ohio. 

This classic 1920s toy auto features the iconic "Tall T" coupe body style with embossed hood louvers, molded radiator cap, side running boards, and spoked cast iron wheels on original steel axles. 

The interior cab casting clearly exhibits original factory mold markings "SF 600A" and "SF 601A" embossed on the inner side walls, alongside the crisp "KILGORE" brand name along the lower interior frame rail.

Item Details

• Manufacturer: Kilgore Manufacturing Co. (Westerville, OH)

• Era: c. 1925–1928

• Material: Cast Iron

• Finish: Original Dark Mustard Yellow / Ochre Enamel

• Dimensions: Approx. 5″ L × 2.25″ W × 3″ H

• Weight: 12.3 oz (348 grams)

• Condition: Excellent Antique Condition. Majority original dark mustard enamel finish remaining with honest play wear, high-point paint loss, and age-appropriate iron patina. Appears to be free of cracks, breaks, casting fractures, or repairs. Wheels and axles appear original and spin freely.

Dimensions & Weight:

• Length: Approx. 5 inches

• Height: Approx. 3 inches

• Weight: 12.3 ounces (348 grams)

Reference

• Book Title: Cast Iron Toys

• Author: Myra Yellin Outwater & Linda Gross

• Reference Detail: Listed under Kilgore Manufacturing Co. Automobiles section (p. 64), identifying the ~5″ Model T Coupe series in original factory mustard yellow enamel.

Authenticity Assessment

• Casting Seams & Internal Tooling: The center body seam exhibits precise 1920s factory registration .

• Factory Mold Inscriptions: Crisp, raised interior mold codes (SF 600A / SF 601A) and raised KILGORE brand lettering on the inner rail are original to Kilgore's Westerville, Ohio production molds.

• Paint & Oxidation: Retains original dark mustard yellow / ochre enamel finish with authentic age-appropriate wear, edge friction, and natural surface iron oxidation. The patina is uniform and untreated.

• Hardware & Wheels: Original nickel/plated spoked cast iron wheels mounted on original peened steel axles that roll freely.

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