1965 Hess Tanker Trailer Truck: The Re-Issue of a Classic

The 1965 Hess Tanker Trailer is the second toy in the long-running holiday series. Due to the overwhelming success of the inaugural release, Hess Corporation chose to re-issue the same popular model rather than introduce a new design. For collectors, the 1965 model holds the same esteemed status as the 1964 original.

An Identical Design Continues the Tradition

The 1965 model is functionally and aesthetically identical to the 1964 release, continuing the commitment to a high-quality, fun toy that was revolutionary for its low price. This repeat of the first model highlights the immediate success and high demand the toy generated.

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Key Features and Specifications

Since the design was repeated from the previous year, the 1965 Tanker Trailer includes all the groundbreaking features of the original:

Model: Tanker Trailer (Replica of the Hess B61 Mack truck and trailer).
Color Scheme: Dark green cab, yellow front fenders, and a white tanker body with red accents.
Working Lights: Featured working headlights and taillights, powered by a single D battery.
Unique Function: The Water Tank: The tank could be filled with water and emptied via the accompanying rubber hose and funnel, a feature that only lasted through the 1965 model year.

Packaging: Came in the original two-piece box featuring refinery and service station scenes, along with the instruction card.

Metric	Detail
Original Retail Price	$1.29 – $1.39 (batteries included).
Collectible Value (MIB)	Mint-in-Box (MIB) examples are valued similarly to the 1964 model, typically ranging from $1,800 to over $2,500.
Collector’s Note	Some subtle color or trim variations may exist between the 1964 and 1965 production runs, though the core features are the same.

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