kellermann - Model car - bus

This vintage tin toy bus, in a beautiful shade of blue, is a charming piece of nostalgia. The bus shows clear signs of use, adding to its authentic, well-loved appearance. Perfect for collectors of vintage toys or as a decorative object. The details inside, visible through the windows, give this unique item an extra dimension.
Shortly after the Second World War, metal was scarce and expensive, so the toy manufacturer Kellermann bought up surplus stock, misprints, and excess sheets.
What makes this bus unique is the historic galleon, with the cross of Christ on its sails, and the text “Fábrica Matosinhos,” referring to a famous port city in Portugal. The interior of this West German toy bus is therefore made from a reused lithographic sheet that had not been used and was originally intended for making sardine tins in Portugal. Discoveries like this make vintage tin toys unique and valuable.