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Canfield Tow Company Wrecker Mailers & Documents

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UPDATE: Mike shared some additional Canfield information, which I’ve added to this post. 

1. Mike’s Canfield Wrecker Mailer Postcard. 8 x 9 Folded , 11 x 9 Unfolded. This is the outside back and front. Note the Overload Springs and Push-Plates (aka Push-Bumpers), which Canfield marketed for years (Koenig also had push plates/bumpers, but with slots for a winch). 
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This inner portion allowed recipients to resend the postcard back to Canfield for more information.

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2. Canfield Wrecker Mailer Postcard from eBay. These images came from eBay and don’t show the whole card. From the eBay ad:  “original Postcard, 8.5 x 5.5, Canfield Tow Truck Equipment.”

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3. Additional Canfield information. Mike provided these bulleltins about how to sell the Canfield wrecker to prospects. These first two pages deal with incentives for Jeep dealers for installing Canfield wreckers.

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November 1952 Canfield Wrecker Catalog **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

This is priced at $39 with free shipping. It’s a neat piece, especially the first page with the Willys Overland Motors Canfield custom book wrecker model XH-205.

“great old catalog from 1952 . canfield wreckers for willys jeeps and trucks detroit michigan , illustrated , 5 pages , cover shows age but good overall . free shipping in usa and canada”

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Canfield Wrecker Plates **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Shane spotted these rare Canfield Wrecker Plates on eBay.

“CANFIELD TOW BAR CO. TOW TRUCK METAL BADGE EMBLEM NAME PLATE VINTAGE RARE. this was on a wrecker boom from a jeep when it was common to use jeeps as tow trucks. they are in good condition a few minor dings(see pics) for there age, they measure 12″ long and 4″ high. looks like the model no. is C450L and serial no. is 9204.”

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Canfield Folding Wrecker Calgary, Canada **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

Glenn’s selling this hard-to-find folding wrecker made by Canfield.

“Want to stand out at the car show this year guys? Here’s your chance, The second image will give you an idea of what this thing looks like once it’s put together I’ve only ever seen pictures of one of these before and this particular one I brought in from North Carolina of all places

This is an extremely rare Canfield folding, PTO winch included and correct for the time. But not necessarily the right one for the Wrecker but no one will ever tell the difference as it is the same brand that Canfield used and the same capacity. Also included is the extension boom”

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1950ish Canfield Wrecker Brochure

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I like this brochure. It includes some nice visuals of the Canfield Wrecker stowed in the back of the truck and jeep.

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Little Giant PTO Wrecker Brochure

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This early Canfield PTO Wrecker brochure shows Canfield as the manufacturer behind the Little giant PTO wrecker.

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Canfield Wrecker Rapid River, MI on **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay for $999.

These sure don’t appear for sale often.

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“Vintage slide in wrecker unit. made by canfield. was on a jeep truck.Turn your pickup truck or jeep into a tow truck. Goes in pickup box. Factory made. I know the last two owners. This was purchased used in 1967 or 1968. I don’t know the year of manufacture. This has been on a 3/4 ton jeep, a new 1975 chevy 3/4 ton and a 1996 dodge 3/4 ton.

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1955 Canfield Wrecker Brochure **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** These brochures were on eBay in 2012.

Here’s a canfield wrecker brochure for a truck.

 
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1966 Canfield Overload Spring Brochure **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** This was on eBay.

Here’s an example of overload springs sold in 1966 by Canfield. This includes a price list.