Old Modern Handicrafts, Handmade Vintage Tow Truck Model, Pre-built Model

$101.95 USD
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Necessity is the mother of invention, as Ernest Holmes Sr., of Chattanooga, Tennessee found in 1916 when he had to use ropes, blocks, and six men to pull a car out from a creek. Two years later, he patented the first ever tow truck. Our vintage Truck & Trailer tow truck model from Muncie, Indiana is expertly handmade out of metal and stands at 5.25 inches high and 12 inches wide. Its intricate details include rolling wheels, exposed engine compartment, crane system, chains, front grill, headlights, side mirrors, taillights, and more. Gorgeous retro coloring and a Truck & Trailer logo on the doors completes the look of the era.

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In the famous words of Thomas Edison, genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. Holmes first tried creating a towing apparatus with his 1913 Cadillac using a pulley-and-crane arrangement. It took many further attempts to develop a more stable set-up with a steam contraption. Today, the International Towing Museum in his hometown of Chattanooga pays tribute to his efforts.

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Brand: Old Modern Handicrafts

Item Weight: 1.7 lb

Item Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 7 inches

List Price: $101.95

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Most orders are shipped complete within 2 business days; however, if we must ship a partial order due to an out-of-stock situation, merchandise will not be charged to your credit card until shipment is made.

We hope you will be completely satisfied with your order...but, if an item does not meet your expectations, you may return it in as-new condition within 30 days of delivery for a replacement, exchange or refund of the purchase price.

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