The Minute Maid box van is another toy that falls into the gray area of private label trucks. much the same as the Carnation metro. Tonka manufactured this truck for two years, 1955 and 1956. Tonka assigned model #725-5 to the 1955 version and model #725-6 to the 1956 issue. The truck sold at typical toy outlets. Most examples of this truck show a lot of wear and tear. This original truck is a beauty and deserves recognition.
 Wood floor. There are no graphics on the outside of the rear doors |
 1955 was the first year this Minute Maid box van was issued. Tonka used real rubber mud flaps. Note the duals on the rear. Tonka also manufactured this truck in 1956 but with single rear tires. |