It's the golden anniversary of a holiday tradition. The Hess Toy Truck is celebrating 50 years.
Now, you can see all the trucks ever offered all in one place. The Hess Toy Truck mobile museum is a limited edition. We found it parked at the Hess Express on Route 422 in Amity Township on Wednesday.
"We're going up and down the East Coast. We get everything from first time collectors to long time collectors," said Jamie Westberry, a tour host.
Westberry, like most who come through here, knows what it's like to find one under the tree.
"I think it's the tradition of it," he said. "It's passed down from generation to generation to generation, which has brought us 50 years, and now it's a holiday staple."
Starting with the original in 1964, it was a way for oil tycoon Leon Hess to thank his loyal customers. It sold for $1.29, with the batteries included.
The complete collection is 44 full size trucks and 17 minis.
This is the last year you'll be able to buy the toy trucks at a Hess station. Future years' trucks will only be sold online.
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