Antique Hubley cast iron Runabout Car, 1915

Antique Hubley cast iron Runabout Car, 1915

Restored and repainted

Size: 13 cm L x 5.5 cm W

Early automobile toy by Hubley Toys. This circa 1915 runabout features a proper and rare original driver. The wheels are correct with red paint, and the toy remains in original condition.

The Hubley Manufacturing Company was an American producer of a wide range of cast-iron toys, doorstops, and bookends. Toys, particularly motor vehicles and cap guns, were also produced in zinc alloy and plastic. The company is probably most well known for its detailed scale metal kits of Classic cars in about 1:20 scale. Starting in 1960, Hubley participated for a couple of years with Detroit automakers as a plastic promotional model maker. Many Hubley toys are now sought-after collectibles.

The Hubley Manufacturing Company made accurate metal replicas of many popular American cars and trucks, with some foreign models also represented. Construction, farm, and fire vehicles were commonly produced, as well as motorcycles.