Two cast iron Hubley cars

[TMilley]

Got these two cars for christmas. I can't seem to find out very much information about the 6 wheeled one. Any and all information about either would be gladly appreciated!

 

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[DCMatt]

The first one is a "take-apart". I saw some listed as 1930's. That is certainly the vintage of the model ('34 Ford?) but I don't know if that's when it was made.

Nice pieces!

DCMatt

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

Hubley Toy price guide, car values and images

for once DC i disagree...the first modle is not a take apart..i sold several 32 roadsters for big dollars...the kits...
this one is listed on the first page of the link i provided...in blue.
the racer is a nice piece also...both are in the 100 dollar range in that condition...perhaps more back east.

 

[AU Seeker]

I'm not an expert on these cars, but I'm also not seeing that the Roadster posted here and the one at the link provided by pippinwhitepaws as the same car, there are details that are different from one car to the other, the convertible top is different and also the doors, the rubble seat doesn't appear to open on the one post here and the one at the ink the rubble seat is opened or fixed in that position, there are other details that are different as well, these three differences just jumped out at me.

The car from the link...

The car posted above..

 

[AU Seeker]

I now have to agree with DCmatt, here's one I found on eBay that appears to be a match, but with a black lower body, it's missing the wheels, axles, and the front and rear bumpers are broken off but other than that it looks to be an exact match.

Click on the link for several more pictures.

Vintage Kilgore Hubley Cast Iron Convertible Roadster Car Come Apart Take Apart | eBay

 

[AU Seeker]

I found another semi complete car, it is missing the spare tires, it sold for $450 at auction in 2009.


Cast Iron Hubley Convertible Take-Apart Toy.

 

[gothamcitytoys]

Hubley Cars

Hubley Toy price guide, car values and images

for once DC i disagree...the first modle is not a take apart..i sold several 32 roadsters for big dollars...the kits...
this one is listed on the first page of the link i provided...in blue.
the racer is a nice piece also...both are in the 100 dollar range in that condition...perhaps more back east.

No DC is correct. The kits were diecast metal. This one is cast iron Pre WW2 as is the racer. Furthermore the take aparts are clear by the wire clip underneath which holds it the chassis and body together.
The second is a Hubley #5 Racer 1791.

 

[gothamcitytoys]

LOL here's one better. I just realized I have both of the cars..