Lledo Chevron Red Crown 1927 Gasoline Truck Die-Cast Commemorative Model. Made in England. Box measures approx. 2 5/8” tall x 5 5/8” long x 1 1/2” wide. Still in its original unopened box with slight wear.
Description on the back of the box: The Spirit of St. Louis was fueled by this type of Standard Oil truck for Charles Lindbergh's historic flight to Paris, May 21, 1927. Lindbergh preferred Standard gasoline as he found it would give him, "a little more range for the gallon".
