This is a classic Hubley No. 470 "Cement Mixing Truck," a staple of the post-WWII "Kiddie Toy" line. It measures approximately 9.75" in length and weighs 1 lb 2 oz. The model features a rotating mixer drum. This example is particularly notable for its strong paint retention on the die-cast body and the inclusion of the original factory cardboard box.
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Material: Die-cast metal (Zinc alloy) with original rubber tires.
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Origin: Hubley Manufacturing Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Age: Circa late 1940s.
Authenticity Assessment: This item is an authentic original Hubley production. The primary authenticity marker is the "HUBLEY KIDDIE TOY MADE IN USA 470" raised lettering cast directly into the interior of the cab roof. The casting is clean and consistent with original Hubley molds. Secondary markers include the correct "balloon" style rubber tires with crimped axles and the specific two-tone factory paint scheme (Red/Green) used for this model in the late 1940s. The drum features the correct gear-driven rotation mechanism characteristic of the No. 470 series.
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