Beautiful Tonka Police Jeep...

[Subterranean]

Found this treasure in near mint condition at a local yard sale. Talked with the original owner (my age...55) and his parents who bought it new for him in the late 1960's! Based on design, the Jeep was manufactured between 1965-1971. I was blessed to purchase it for the price of a Taco Bell meal! Happy Hunting to all, Sub

 

[Tom Bigbee]

Great deal on a nice Jeep!

 

[diggummup]

Very nice find. I would think $100 is not out of the question for this jeep in that condition, maybe more. I'm sure you already know but here is some more info. on on your jeep-

The Tonka No. 325 Police Jeep first appeared in early 1965 with the old body style and a hard black/white striped top mounted on steel posts. In the later 1965 and 1966 editions of the Tonka Look Book, the same model is shown with the newer body style and the molded "canvas" all-black top.

 

[Subterranean]

Thanks Diggummup for the great info! The original owner was the kind of person who from childhood, "collected," and did not play with his toy cars, good for me! Sub

 

[Tallone]

Did you ask the guy if he had any more old toys for sale? Nice buy!