Gas Station Toys - Cities Service
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| Ideal Cities Service Jumbo Tank Truck |
What better companion to a "Giant" Van Truck than a "Jumbo" Tank Truck? This toy was equally as
large as its partner, but did not enjoy the same sales volume. It is much harder to find today.
large as its partner, but did not enjoy the same sales volume. It is much harder to find today.
One reason for its scarcity may be the "over-the-top" futuristic styling. The enclosed cab with its
silver-painted windows took on an almost ghostly appearance. Hard to hang onto, too.
silver-painted windows took on an almost ghostly appearance. Hard to hang onto, too.
A positive feature was the toy's ability to hold water and deliver it to sand box gas stations via the
rear-mounted rubber hose which included a functioning plastic shut-off valve.
rear-mounted rubber hose which included a functioning plastic shut-off valve.
It didn't look good from this angle either.
OOOO-Kay.
