The Tootsietoy background for Vlad's great 1905 Cadillac

  It pleases me that Vlad has made his great 1905 Cadillac 1/43 model available, and that it is being given the recognition it so rightly deserves.  I would like once more to give a little background, especially since Vlad has written of the Tootsietoy influence.

  Here is the 1960 four inch Antique Series by Tootsietoy:  (Click on picture for enlargement.)

   Of course the central figure of the Cadillac coupe is of paramount interest, but I like this whole series.  Tootsietoy in 1960 was a manufacturer of dime store toys, but this "4 Inch Antique Series" was a departure for the company and, in my opinion, helped awaken interest in antique cars of the United States.  My favorite is the Stutz, even though I was in 1960 much more familiar with the Revell Highway Pioneers kit version:

  I also like the 1929 Ford Model A coupe, but the much later Brooklin 1930 version shows just how simplified the Tootsietoy was.  I might also add that too many of the surviving Tootsietoy Model A coupes have evidence of an inherent weakness.  Potential buyers should be aware.

  I like this old Tootsietoy series, even though mine are showing their years a bit.  Aren't we all?  I appreciate Vlad's revival of a special antique auto and I only hope that others from this series will follow.  When was the last time someone made a Stanley Steamer in 1/43 scale!  

   I hope you enjoy my wandering memories.   David H