Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
$350.00 USD

A significant find for the advanced cast iron automotive collector. This is the Rare 6-Inch "Deluxe" Scale Hubley Take-A-Part Roadster, a notably scarcer and more substantial version than the common 4-inch midget variations.

Produced in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, circa 1933, this specimen features the high-contrast Yellow and Black factory enamel. This Deluxe model is 100% complete, retaining the integrated rear trunk/spare tire component—the piece most frequently missing from this multi-part assembly. The toy utilizes the innovative internal tension rod system (patented by Joseph Koehl) allowing the car to be fully disassembled and reassembled without tools.

  • Color: Original high-gloss yellow body with black fenders, chassis, and bumper.

  • Markings: Bumper embossed "PAT 1895968" (Feb 7, 1933); Chassis embossed "1" and "2090"; Hood interior embossed "2093".

  • Wheels: Original white rubber tires on metal hubs.

  • Dimensions: Approximately 6" L x 2.5" W.

  • Weight: 15.3 oz.

 

Origin & Age

  • Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Co.

  • Location: Lancaster, PA, USA.

  • Date: Circa 1933–1935.

 

Condition Report: This item is in Very Good antique condition with a desirable "dry" original surface. It retains a high percentage of its original factory paint with honest play-wear on the fender edges and high points. The cast iron is structurally perfect with no cracks, chips, or repairs. The take-apart mechanism remains fully functional with strong spring tension. The original white rubber tires are present but show heavy antique "crazing" and hardening consistent with nearly a century of age.

 

Authenticity Assessment

This specimen is believed to be authentic. Key diagnostic markers include:

  1. Casting Precision: Crisp, clean embossed numbering (2090/2093) and smooth interior walls indicative of Hubley’s high-pressure molding.

  2. Paint UV/Wear Profile: The "alligatoring" of the black enamel and the specific oxidation of the lead-based yellow pigment are consistent with 1930s chemical compositions.

  3. Hardware: The internal spring-loaded rod exhibits a natural, dark iron patina that cannot be replicated by modern acid-aging.

 

Reference

Book: Cast Iron Toys Authors: Myra Yellin Outwater & Eric B. Outwater

Page Number: 153 (References Hubley large-scale automotive components and the 1933 Take-A-Part series).

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  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933
  • Rare 6" Deluxe Size Hubley Take-a-Part Roadster Yellow & Black Cast Iron 1933

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