Liebman Brewery to Miller 

 

LIEBMAN BREWERY

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White 3000 box van

DeHanes

 

Scale possibly 1:48. Resin and metal model, date of manufacture, unknown. Advertising the Rheingold beer and ale brand. The brewery brewed their last Rheingold in 1963 and, following stiff competition from the national brands, closed its landmark Bushwick Brewery, Brooklyn, in 1976. In 1998 the Rheingold Brewing Company opened under a Liebman descendant and continues today (2007). The model was acquired for the web collection - March 2007.

LION BREWING CO.
c1960 Mack 'B' Series tractor and trailer

First Gear (USA)

 

Limited Edition (Certificate number 983) 1:34 scale, die-cast metal, model, issued in 1995. Acquired for this collection - January 2003.

LONE STAR BREWING COMPANY

c1952 GMC Insulated Van

First Gear (USA)

 

1:34 scale die-cast metal model. Released in 1994, First Gear Stock Number 10-1258. Acquired for this collection direct from the USA via Ebay on-line auctions - February 2003.

MENDOCINO BREWING CO.
c1921 Ford Model T van

Matchbox

 

Matchbox number MB293BF. Part of Set 1 of the Great American Micro Breweries collection.

MILLER BREWING COMPANY

Model 'T' Ford pick-up

Franklin Mint

 

Highly detailed 1:16 scale collectors model issued in 1998. Real leather seats and plastic 'wooden' casks load, opening engine hood, working steering. Acquired for this collection - January 2003.

Peterbilt semi-truck and refrigerated trailer

Matchbox Collectibles

 

Part of the North American Brewmasters Collection (cataloge number CCY01-M) issued in 1997. 1:100 scale die-cast model with Certificate of Authenticity. Made in China. Acquired for this collection - February 2003.

Mack Superliner 3-axle semi-truck and tri-axle box trailer

Siku

 

1:55 scale die-cast metal and plastic model made by the West German company (catalogue number 3117) and advertising Miller High Life beer. Issued between 1982 and 1986. Model has opening hood on the semi-truck, trailer doors that open, a working fifth-wheel coupling and trailer jack, and independent suspension. Acquired for this collection - February 2003.
Grumman Olson 'Kurbmaster' walk-in van

Ertl

 

1:43 scale diecast metal money bank made in 1990. Acquired for this collection - February 2003.
c1950 Chevrolet Panel van

Ertl

 

1:25 scale die-cast metal 'bank' model (money slot in roof, key attached under the chassis for removal of coins). Advertising the famous 'High Life' beer. ERTL Stock number 9269 was made in the USA in 1990. Acquired for this collection - March 2003.

c1994 Mack CH Tractor & Trailer

Franklin Mint

 

Issued in 1998. This is a very detailed, 1:43 scale diecast metal and plastic model,  with steerable front wheels, opening doors and hood and a removable cab roof (showing the detailed interior). Acquired for this collection - April 2003.

1940 Ford Tanker

Liberty Classics (for Spec Cast)

 

1:25 scale die-cast metal model. Official licensed product Made in China. Issued in 1995 - acquired for this collection, August 2003.

Mack COE Box van

DeHanes

 

Diecast metal and resin box van. Scale unknown, date of manufacture 1991.  Acquired for this collection - May 2005.

c1950 Chevrolet forward-control truck and trailer

Ertl

 

Diecast metal 'money-bank' model, date of manufacture, and scale unknown. Money slot on roof of trailer and a key-accessed lock underneath. Acquired for the web-collection, June 2007.