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Vintage Hi-Speed Pressed Steel Children’s Wagon
Manufactured by The Steel Stamping Company – Lorain, Ohio
Design Patent No. 97,461 | Made in U.S.A. | Circa Late 1940s–Early 1950s
A documented piece of American industrial toy history.
This authentic Hi-Speed children’s wagon was manufactured by The Steel Stamping Company of Lorain, Ohio, produced under U.S. Design Patent No. 97,461, and sold under licensed branding during the post-World War II boom of American steel toys.
Constructed from heavy-gauge pressed steel, this wagon retains its original red factory paint, original steel wheels, and original pull handle — all untouched and unrestored. The underside still displays its factory-embossed safety warnings and “Made in U.S.A.” stamp, confirming authentic mid-century American manufacture.
Unlike refinished or repainted examples, this wagon shows honest wear and patina earned through decades of real use — exactly what serious collectors seek.
Details
Manufacturer: The Steel Stamping Company (Lorain, Ohio)
Brand: Hi-Speed
Design Patent: No. 97,461
Construction: Pressed steel
Era: Late 1940s–Early 1950s
Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Condition: Original survivor, unrestored
Condition
Original vintage condition with visible wear, paint loss, and patina consistent with age. Structurally solid. No modern alterations or refinishing.
Collector Notes
Hi-Speed wagons manufactured by The Steel Stamping Company are significantly scarcer than mass-market competitors. Examples retaining original paint, patent provenance, and complete hardware are increasingly difficult to source.
This wagon represents a time when American toys were built from real steel, protected by design patents, and made to survive generations of use. It stands today as both a functional artifact and a display-worthy piece of Americana.
Available Exclusively Through
Aaron’s Vintage
Curated Americana • Honest Survivors • American-Made History
Collector Offering: $1,095
Serious inquiries welcome
Reach out through the Kentucky Dragway Contact us page to place your bid. Financial compensation will clear the banking process before acquisition a minimum of 14 business days.
PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT
(Highly recommended for high-end buyers)
This piece retains original factory embossing, finish, and construction consistent with mid-century American manufacture. No restoration or modern alterations observed
