{"product_id":"antique-arcade-cast-iron-ford-model-a-coupe-green-toy-car-5-freeport-ill-1920s","title":"Antique Arcade Cast Iron Ford Model A Coupe Green Toy Car 5\" Freeport ILL 1920s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Exceptional \"As-Found\" Survival of 1920s American Toy Manufacturing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an antique cast iron Ford Model A Coupe manufactured by the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, circa late 1920s to early 1930s. This is the scarcer 5-inch mid-size variant that masterfully captures the classic lines of the 5-window Model A coupe, complete with a beautifully molded visor, distinct cowl lines, and an integrated rear spare tire profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile standard black finishes dominate the early Arcade catalog, this example features its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elesser-seen, vibrant factory-original green paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The toy has been left in strict, untouched \"as-found\" condition, retaining an honest, time-earned patina that serious collectors demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe toy is structurally pristine and completely free of chips, cracks, welds, or structural breaks. The body is cast in a two-piece left\/right halves design joined by its original internal hardware. The undercarriage is crisply embossed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"ARCADE\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the interior right frame lip and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"FREEPORT, ILL\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the left frame lip. The internal factory mold marks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"8 S\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"9 S\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are cleanly legible on the inner walls. The vehicle retains its original bright nickel-plated cast iron spoked wheels turning smoothly on original steel axles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arcade Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freeport, Illinois, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1920s (Circa 1928)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Factory Original Green Enamel Paint; Plated Cast Iron Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5\" Long x 2\" Wide x 2.25\" High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains a high percentage of its factory-applied green paint with uniform, honest play-wear, minor paint flakes, and tiny oxidized spots as pictured. The surface is entirely unpolished and uncleaned to preserve the untouched historical patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No cracks, hairlines, stress fractures, or repair work noted. Seams line up beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original wheels and axles. Wheels show authentic minor oxidation to the plating but spin freely and sit evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen exhibits all the definitive markers of a genuine, period-correct Arcade production. The casting demonstrates sharp, distinct interior embossing with standard period lettering formats for \"ARCADE\" and \"FREEPORT, ILL.\" The parting seams show the correct, subtle variations of early hand-fitted manufacturing, completely distinct from the uniform, gritty edges found on modern modern recasts. Furthermore, the weight density, the tight tolerance of the original axle pins, and the natural, layered oxidation pattern between the base iron and the enamel layer provide ironclad confirmation of its 1920s origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6a4a7872-7fff-b6eb-1b81-fa2a9fee8a02\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Iron Toys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard reference works compiled by authorities such as out-of-print Arcade ledger reviews \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Guide to Antique Toys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparative Reference Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For a parallel analysis of Arcade's late 1920s small automotive casting specifications, wheel variations, and marking locations, see matching baseline layout indexing on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and surrounding plates detailing the Ford series footprints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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