Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
$50.00 USD

For your consideration is this pre-war Hubley Model 2330 "Number 22" open-seat racing car, manufactured in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This classic streamliner features a unique dual-metal composite construction characteristic of late 1930s Hubley production: the bright silver aerodynamic body and chassis are composed of die-cast white metal (zinc alloy), while the iconic multi-port exhaust manifold shroud, driver figure, and steering wheel are a single, solid piece of cast iron finished in its original factory red lacquer.

The underside of the red cast iron insert is clearly embossed with the model inventory number 2330 alongside Made in USA and a single-digit factory mold mark (1). The vehicle retains its four original black vulcanized rubber tires mounted on steel axles with factory-peened ends. An exceptional addition for collectors of pre-war American automotive toys, preserving a beautiful, honest wear profile.

Technical Specifications & Details

  • Manufacturer: Hubley Manufacturing Company (Lancaster, PA)

  • Model Number: 2330

  • Insignia: Embossed "#22" on the red hood/exhaust cowl

  • Estimated Age: Circa 1937–1940

  • Material: Mixed Media (Die-Cast Zinc Alloy Chassis & Cast Iron Engine Cover/Driver)

  • Dimensions: 7.5" Length x 2.75" Width x 2.25" Height

  • Country of Origin: United States

Condition Report

  • Surface & Paint: Preserved in honest, as-found condition. The red cast iron cowl shows typical micro-flaking and minor oxidization across high points, leaving approximately 65–70% of the original paint intact. The silver die-cast body displays localized paint loss, minor pitting, and fine surface scratches consistent with standard shelf wear and gentle play. No heavy scrubbing or aggressive chemical cleaning has been performed.

  • Structure: Structural integrity is excellent. There are no signs of metal fatigue, stress cracks, fractures, or structural repairs to either the die-cast or cast iron components.

  • Wheels & Axles: All four original black rubber tires are present and intact.The steel axles show a light, even layer of surface oxidation (rust patina) and remain straight; the wheels roll as intended.

Authenticity Assessment

This Hubley racer stands as a completely authentic pre-war example, displaying crucial markers that distinguish it from modern reproductions. The most critical benchmark is the complex two-piece mixed metal assembly—a manufacturing detail rarely replicated by counterfeiters, who typically recast the entire body as a single piece of heavy iron.

Furthermore, the embossed "2330" and "Made in USA" hallmarks under the cowl show sharp, crisp casting edges with no blurred detailing. The interior walls of the die-cast body show the distinct, smooth texture of vintage pressure-injection molds rather than rough sand-casting. The flash lines along the cast iron seam are cleanly factory-trimmed, and the axle tips feature the correct, irregular machine-peened mushroom heads rather than modern weld marks or replacement caps.

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Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"
  • Vintage 1930s Hubley #22 Race Car Toy Model 2330 - Cast Iron & Die-Cast - 7.5"

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