In the strictest sense of the definition of a private label truck, the Carnation metro van should not be featured because it was listed in the Tonka dealer catalog and sold at typical toy outlets. Carnation metros are listed on eBay monthly so they aren't exactly rare. However, this 1955 metro is such a stunning, original example, it needed to be seen. And as a bonus, it comes with original packaging.

Value: A clean 1955 metro, excellent paint with some scratches, excellent plus decals, no box, sold for $290 USD on eBay in early August 2007.

Value: This featured 1955 metro with its box sold on eBay for $450 USD in mid August 2007.

Value: A clean 1955 metro, good paint with lots of scratches, good decals, missing 2 door handles and no box, sold for $91 USD on eBay in late August 2007.

1955 Carnation metro van

1956 Carnation metro van from the Patrick O'Neil collection