Sio Garage "Caltex" 1969

The Sio Garage "Caltex", produced around 1969, is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and toy design of the Dutch toy manufacturer Sio. This wooden garage with the iconic Caltex logo takes collectors and toy lovers back to the late 1960s, a time when durability, simplicity and functionality were central to toy design. In complete and very good condition, this is a valuable collector's item, evoking nostalgia for anyone who appreciates the charm of vintage toys.

Sio (Speelgoed Industrie Overijssel) was founded in 1938 in Vroomshoop, the Netherlands, and was known for producing wooden toys ranging from doll furniture to garages and trains. Sio played an important role in the post-war toy industry in the Netherlands and focused on creating sturdy, educational and child-friendly toys. Their products were often simple and durable, with a focus on functional design, making them popular with children and parents alike.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Sio released several garages, often designed in collaboration with oil companies. The Caltex version is one of the most iconic from that time, inspired by the petrol stations that could be found all over Europe at the time.

The Sio Garage "Caltex" is a wooden garage, designed as a miniature version of a typical Caltex petrol station from the 1960s. The garage has several parking spaces, a petrol station with Caltex logos and often a workshop area where children could "repair" and refuel their miniature cars.

The garage was ideal for children who wanted to create their own car world. It played on the growing popularity of cars in the 1960s and the fascination with petrol stations and garages, where cars were not only refuelled, but also repaired and maintained. The Caltex branding was a well-known name in the oil industry at the time, which contributed to the recognisability of the model.

Sio garages in good condition are hard to find today, especially in complete and very good condition, like this one. The wooden construction of the garage made it robust, but due to intensive use as a children's toy, many have become damaged or incomplete over the years. This makes a complete and well-preserved Sio Garage "Caltex" a sought-after item among collectors of vintage toys and miniature car accessories.

The combination of the authentic wooden design and the nostalgic Caltex branding makes this garage a valuable collector's item that is loved not only by toy collectors, but also by enthusiasts of automobilia and garage or gas station memorabilia.

The Sio Garage "Caltex", produced around 1969, symbolizes an era in which wooden toys were held in high regard and in which brands such as Sio enriched the play landscape of children with their simple, yet functional designs. This model evokes a timeless nostalgia and takes collectors back to the days when toys were sturdy, educational and full of imagination.

With the Caltex logo prominently displayed and the careful detailing that makes this model unique, the Sio Garage "Caltex" is a stunning addition to any collection of vintage toys or automotive memorabilia. Dimensions: Length 40cm Height 13cm Width 20cm.