Auburn Rubber Co. Rubber 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Firestone Tires Promotional Car *SOLD*

Auburn Rubber Co. Rubber 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Firestone Tires Promotional Car 

We have for you this rare ca. 1935 rubber 1935 California Pacific International Exposition Firestone Tires Ford promotional car that was manufactured by the Auburn Rubber Co. of Auburn, Indiana. 

The white rubber tires are still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age, they may have petrified, discolored, warped, and/or cracked. We definitely see this on this piece on both the body and the tires. The rubber car body is cracked with infill blue paint here and there. One tire is bonded to the left front fender. The sticker on the top is in very good condition. This piece presents very nicely and is an extremely difficult toy to find. 

This piece is in good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 4-5″ L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.    

A brief history of the Auburn Rubber Company of Auburn, Indiana: 

1913 – 1969 (production of toys started in 1935) 

Founder: A. L. Murray and William H. Willennar 

Specialty: Auburn Rubber started in 1913 as the Double Fabric Tire Company and they specialized in making rubber sheets for shoe soles and rubber tires. In the 1920s, the name changed to the Auburn Rubber Company. In 1935, they started producing toys. They specialized in rubber and vinyl vehicle toys and animals. They introduced a line of English Palace Guards toy soldiers, as well as miniatures for the European and American branches of the military service. During World War II, the company continued to make rubber sheets for shoe soles, except now for combat boots and gaskets for “jerry cans.” At this time, they also started making toys out of plastic. After the war, a new plant was opened in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, devoted to the production of toys. In 1959, their toy division moved to Deming, New Mexico. Auburn Rubber in Deming went out of business in 1969, and its toy cars could be found in retail stores through the early 1970s.  

Other names: Double Fabric Tire Company (1913-1920s)