Mystery time: Who made it?

A very old promotional model given away b y Pontiac dealers?  Never seen a slush cast with solid wheels like that! 🤨 🤔 

There was a culture in design executive circles to have display models on their desks as talking and thinking points, but one imagines they might have been lighter and possibly slicker in execution than the present.

I've just done a little search of 'cast iron toy cars' and a surprising number of sometimes crude cast, toy cars appeared, though seemingly all with axles and separate wheels. Nonetheless I think it is a paperweight cum desk ornament.

@charles-rockett

Raymond Loewy! 😉 

Looks a bit like a miniature Banthrico item.

This model, along with the 1940 model in a similar scale, was manufactured by AC Rehberger. Sometime in the early 90s I think, I contacted them and had them produce a limited number from the original molds. Almost all were in the “chrome” finish, but a few were finished in brass. They were originally part to a desk desk that Pontiac dealers could procure. I never thought to ask, but suspect they may have also been the makers of the 1932 Chevrolet, which was made in a slightly smaller scale. Maybe 1/50th. The stripes on the 36 hood I had to make myself. This was while I was involved in True Dimensions, but we never sold them under our company name. See my photos.

Do I win a prize?

Tom Dirnberger

@dirn, Yes! You win a prize!! Jack! Will you please forward something from the vault (not the one in  Switzerland!) to Tom. Please clean it up before you send it to him!

Congratulations, Tom. And, don't forget to wear your mask and gloves when you open your package!

AC Rehberger also did a lot of bank buildings and other castings.  They were located at one time at 548 Webster Ave in Chicago!  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/341992165432101044/  

Banthrico was also in Chicago! https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/subjects/banthrico-brand

Tom Dirnberger, your only prize is my thanks for solving my long-held puzzle Pontiac.  I also thank Karl for the added information.  Gentlemen, you have once again shown me why it's good to be part of this forum.     David H

@jkuvakas   I'm on it JK!  You will recall that everything in the vault has been pre-laundered so I'm sure I can find Tom something he will treasure.  I know there is a nearly new set of Edsel floor mats tucked away in there somewhere........

We promised the Edsel Floormats to that guy who owns the deli in the Bronx. I hate to go back on my word but he's not in much of a "negotiable position"...if you get my drift. 

@jkuvakas  Oh right...no problem Boss....they each get one!  Am I thinking "outside the box" or what?"  This option seems fairer than the alternative, which is a trafficator from a '49 Austin A-40 Devon. Everything else in the vault is "sealed and stacked" if you catch my drift......

Good work! Take a weekend at the house at St. Moritz. You can check on our interests while you're over there. Use the Lear.

@jkuvakas    Thanks Boss, you spoil me.  I'm not worthy..........but okay!  Mind if I use the Alfa 8C Spider to get to the casino?

It's supposed to snow in the Engadin valley today.  Take this one!