Bidspirit auction | ERTL Oliver 2255 Die-Cast Tractor

ERTL Oliver 2255 Die-Cast Tractor - A die-cast metal replica of an Oliver 2255 tractor produced in 1/16 scale. The model is part of the Ertl Prestige Collection and is finished in traditional Oliver green with cream-colored wheel hubs and front grille. Design details include a detailed V-8 diesel engine, vertical exhaust stack, air intake, rear hitch, and textured tires. The tractor features authentic decals including ”O-L-I-V-E-R 2255” on the hood sides and ”OVER / UNDER HYDRAUL-SHIFT” on the chassis. The piece is housed in its original window-style cardboard display box with internal clear plastic protective inserts. The box features several printed marks and labels. The main panels include the ”ERTL” logo and ”PRESTIGE COLLECTION” brand name, the ”OLIVER” logo in a black and orange cartouche, and the model number ”2255”. The top right corner is printed with ”16409”. Text on the box includes ”1/16 Maquette en m?tal moul? sous pression” and ”1/16 Die-cast metal replica”. The end panel provides historical specifications for the original vehicle, noting ”Years Produced 1972-1976”, ”PTO 147 hp”, ”Manufactured Charles City, IA”, and ”Wheelbase 108”. The bottom panel features the copyright ”2020 TOMY”, the manufacturer's address in Oak Brook, Illinois, a production date code of ”200630”, and the ”AGCO Your Agriculture Company” logo. A country of origin statement on the bottom reads ”Made in China”.