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Dear Mike,

Recently my father gave me my grandfather’s tin toy car with trailer.

It measures a total of 26 inches (66 centimetres) long with its trailer. It has its original paint job.

Supplied Car and trailer made by Wynadotte Co.
Supplied Car and trailer made by Wynadotte Co.

There are no markings anywhere on either piece. Can you tell me who makes it and how much it would be worth?

— Nick H., Winnipeg

Dear Nick,

Your grandfather’s car and trailer were made by the Wyandotte toy company located in the United States.

The car is modelled after a LaSalle automobile. This set was made in the late 1930s, and is made of pressed steel.

Your car and trailer in its condition would sell for $350 to $400.

Mike Huen is an antique dealer and owner of Mike’s General Store. If you would like to have an item appraised, email your questions and a photo to mike@mikesgeneralstore.com and put “Free Press” in the subject line.

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