Bidspirit auction | ERTL Ford 4600 Blueprint Tractor

ERTL Ford 4600 Blueprint Tractor w/Box - This die-cast metal farm tractor is a 1/12 scale Blueprint Replica of a Ford 4600 model. The tractor features a blue body with white rear fenders, a black steering wheel, and black rubber tires. The side of the hood displays a white and blue decal reading 4600 FORD. The chassis and engine area show detailed molded components including filters and linkage. The steering wheel is connected to a functional steering mechanism for the front wheels. A rear hitch is integrated into the casting for pulling implements. The manufacturer's mark is present on the tractor chassis and the packaging as a diamond-shaped logo containing two figures and the capital letters ERTL. The box is an open-faced cardboard display style with blue and black printing. Text on the box identifies it as Stock #805 and includes the address THE ERTL COMPANY, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 U.S.A. The top and bottom panels feature the model name FORD 4600 Tractor and include descriptive text such as 1/12 Scale Blueprint Replica, Real Steering Action, and Real Rubber Tires. A price tag residue is present on the underside of the tractor chassis.