NUMBER 280-A BUDDY L CONCRETE MIXER ON TREAD.

NUMBER 280-A BUDDY L CONCRETE MIXER ON TREAD. Fred Lundahl, founder of Buddy L, focused on play value of all his toys that were manufactured. With this concrete mixer, made from 1929-1931, a young boy could actually make concrete and could build roads and foundations if he wanted to. These toys had a low survival rate as often times they were left outside. The operation of the toy was put in motion by turning the hand crank which turned gears with a clutch mechanism that could turn the drum and/or raise and lower the hopper. On the other side of the drum is a discharge chute that is controlled by a lever arrangement on the frame. With all the moving parts that had to be manufactured for this toy it is easy to see why there weren’t many made and certainly even less that survived. Finding the larger construction toys complete is a difficult task. This toy is original except for two drive gears that have been replaced and still is in great working condition. It was a very complex toy to engineer and produce. Buddy L also manufactured a version of this toy without the treads. A very sought after toy that few collections have. SIZE: 15-3/4″ long, 16″ high. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, “BUDDY L CONCRETE MIXER” decal on frame and boiler, but missing on box next to boiler and crawler frame. One small spring on tread tension replaced. 1-10221 (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3154	$1,725.00	NUMBER 280-A BUDDY L CONCRETE MIXER ON TREAD. Fred Lundahl, founder of Buddy L, focused on play value of all his toys that were manufactured. With this concrete mixer, made from 1929-1931, a young boy could actually make concrete and could build roads and foundations if he wanted to. These toys had a low survival rate as often times they were left outside. The operation of the toy was put in motion by turning the hand crank which turned gears with a clutch mechanism that could turn the drum and/or raise and lower the hopper. On the other side of the drum is a discharge chute that is controlled by a lever arrangement on the frame. With all the moving parts that had to be manufactured for this toy it is easy to see why there weren’t many made and certainly even less that survived. Finding the larger construction toys complete is a difficult task. This toy is original except for two drive gears that have been replaced and still is in great working condition. It was a very complex toy to engineer and produce. Buddy L also manufactured a version of this toy without the treads. A very sought after toy that few collections have. SIZE: 15-3/4″ long, 16″ high. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Very good, “BUDDY L CONCRETE MIXER” decal on frame and boiler, but missing on box next to boiler and crawler frame. One small spring on tread tension replaced. 1-10221 (2,000-2,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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