Bidspirit auction | Gearbox Collectible Citgo 1953 F-100

Gearbox Collectible Citgo 1953 F-100 Tow Truck Coin Bank Limited Edition 1:24 Scale - This die-cast model vehicle is a 1:24 scale replica of a 1953 F-100 tow truck, produced as a limited edition coin bank. The truck features a black and red color scheme with Citgo branding, including the logo on the doors and bed, the slogan Citgo You know me. and the website www.citgo.com. The model is constructed from heavy die-cast metal with a diamond-plated truck bed and rubber tires. Functional mechanical features include opening doors and hood, steerable front wheels, a movable boom, movable tow bar, and functional pulleys with flexible tow lines. The engine compartment contains a detailed engine replica, and the interior is fully finished. The coin bank function utilizes a slot in the truck bed leading to a hidden coin box. The original color-printed cardboard box is included. The manufacturer is identified by a logo on the box reading Another fine quality GEARBOX COLLECTIBLE Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Ford oval logo appears on the packaging along with the designation LIMITED EDITION. The side panel provides historical text regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Motor Company in 1953 and the introduction of the Economy Truck line. The packaging includes the identification Item #75551. A small white retail price sticker is adhered to the upper left corner of the front box panel, reading GROCERY 1999. , The model appears to be in new-in-box condition, as viewed through the packaging and descriptive panels. No paint chips, missing parts, or structural damage are visible on the vehicle (photos 1, 3). The original box is intact and shows minor shelf wear, specifically light scuffing and softening at the corners and along the edges (photos 1, 2, 3). The retail price sticker is present on the front face (photo 1).