American Tin Mechanical Jitney Bus by Strauss

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9 1/2"l (24 cm). Lithographed tin bus in green paint with yellow trim, cut-out windows with arched tops, metal grill front, yellow benched interior with yellow uniformed driver. When wound, the back wheels turn, propelling the truck. Marked "Jitney Bus, Trademark, No. 66, Strauss Mechanical Toys, New York". Excellent condition. American, Strauss, circa 1925.