Need Info on Bilt-Rite Cardboard Models.

Mark Crowel · 02-16-2008, 06:01 PM

In the 1940's and early 1950's, a company called Bilt-Rite made cardboard model kits of buildings and vehicles from thick cardboard (they called it fiberboard. It looks like 1/8th" or 3/16th" thick chipboard).

My internet search for info so far hasn't succeeded. Does anyone know about this company's history, products, and whereabouts of any surviving Bilt-Rite model cars? I've already checked ebay.

Thanks,
Mark

Mark Crowel · 04-30-2008, 07:48 PM

Explored the internet again, looking for this company's cardboard toys, but haven't turned up anything yet.

I know they existed, because I've seen their ads in the backs of children's activity magzines circa late '40's-1950.
They produced quite a few automobile models, plus a service station and some other buildings. Sure could use some help from any "old-timers" out there.

02-16-2008, 06:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark Crowel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mattawan, Michigan, USA Posts: 107	Need Info on Bilt-Rite Cardboard Models. In the 1940's and early 1950's, a company called Bilt-Rite made cardboard model kits of buildings and vehicles from thick cardboard (they called it fiberboard. It looks like 1/8th" or 3/16th" thick chipboard). My internet search for info so far hasn't succeeded. Does anyone know about this company's history, products, and whereabouts of any surviving Bilt-Rite model cars? I've already checked ebay. Thanks, Mark __________________ Mark Crowel E-mail: papercraftcars@aol.com to write directly to me. Website: www.papercraftcars.com for books about making cardboard and paper model cars. Last edited by Mark Crowel; 02-16-2008 at 07:08 PM. Reason: Addition.

04-30-2008, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Crowel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mattawan, Michigan, USA Posts: 107	Explored the internet again, looking for this company's cardboard toys, but haven't turned up anything yet. I know they existed, because I've seen their ads in the backs of children's activity magzines circa late '40's-1950. They produced quite a few automobile models, plus a service station and some other buildings. Sure could use some help from any "old-timers" out there. __________________ Mark Crowel E-mail: papercraftcars@aol.com to write directly to me. Website: www.papercraftcars.com for books about making cardboard and paper model cars. Last edited by Mark Crowel; 04-30-2008 at 07:50 PM.

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