FREE: Ertl 1993 True Value Hardware Cab with Trailer, Die Cast 1/64 Scale, Coles Cnty

The listing, Ertl 1993 True Value Hardware Cab with Trailer, Die Cast 1/64 Scale, Coles Cnty has ended.

Up for bid is a Ertl 1993 True Value Hardware Cab with Trailer, Die Cast 1/64 Scale, Stock 3855

This cab and trailer was the very last one sold at the Gehl's Hardware store in Mattoon, Illinois before the store shut down in 1994 after being in business since around 1922. The store was owned by Henry Gehl.

While this story may mean nothing to you, it means something to those that live in the area. There is no proof of this purchase other then the owner (myself) remembers asking Henry if it was the last one in his store. He said it was.

This store leaves precious memories to me.

I'm hoping someone will purchase this treasure and keep it safe. If I'm real lucky, a buyer from Coles County will be watching this auction.

The cab and trailer have never been played with. I took them out once to see them connected together but that was all.

As you can see the original price in May of 1994 was $19.95. I feel it's worth a lot more today, especially to members of the community. As you might see, I'm reluctant to sell it but have no choice but to try.