AC Williams Red Cast Iron CoupeConvertible Car *SOLD*

AC Williams Red Cast Iron Coupe Car

AC Williams has always been known for good toys, rough American dime store edges, great price, and then average paint.  This one hits the marks.

At the same time, one can see hints of a Pierce Arrow Model 80 design, so they have imitated a good looking car.

The red paint was as thick and we still see it in good, thin, original condition.  There is a bit of cast iron bleed as we expect with an authentic old finish. The thinner pressed steel tires with plating look good, but have age spots, again, as expected. Chipping and abrasions are on the roof and front bumper, as well as overall wear.

Castings are good, proportions are excellent, edges are rough as expected.

The overall model of car is a jazzy coupe with beautiful long hood and trunk lines and with a soft top in the up position.  It comes with a pretend spare tire and well formed radiator cap.

Our example of this car is in good all original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 5” x 2″ x 2″. This would be a great addition to any A.C. Williams/cast iron collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of A.C. Williams Co. of Ravenna, Ohio:

The A. C. Williams Company was founded in business in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1844. It was founded by John Wesley Williams, the father of A. C. Williams. However there was a big fire at the company, and a decision was made to move to Ravenna. Ohio. Actual production started there in 1893.

Like the other famous cast iron companies of the time (Hubley, Dent, Kilgore, Arcade, Kenton), A.C. Williams manufactured cast iron cars and trucks.  From 1893 to 1923 they produced cast-iron horse-drawn rigs, autos, airplane, penny banks and tractor toys; the line included mostly miniatures distributed through Woolworth, Kresge`s, and other five-and-dime stores. They even produced some tin cars towards the end of the company’s relatively long history. Unfortunately, in 1938 they closed their toy production and continued in other ventures to this day.