The tow truck was invented in 1916 by Ernest Holmes, Sr., of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a garage worker inspired after needing blocks, ropes, and six men to pull a car out of a creek. Upon improving his design he began manufacturing them commercially. This classic Chevy tow truck model is 100% handmade out of tin and hand-painted in red and cream. The intricate amazing details include emergency light on the rooftop, metal boom, chain and hook, detailed running boards, decals... Features: - 100% handmade out of tin - Red painted emergency light - Turnable black-painted wheels - Handpainted Red and cream It's a great item for office decoration or any passionate collectors.