2000 Hess Miniature First Truck: The Historical Mini

The 2000 Hess Miniature First Truck was the third release in the popular Hess Miniature Series. Marking the turn of the millennium, this mini toy paid tribute to the company’s roots by replicating the sentimental model introduced in the early 1980s.

Mini Tribute to a Founding Vehicle

This desktop-sized miniature is a highly accurate replica of the full-size 1982–1983 “First Hess Truck,” which was itself a replica of Leon Hess’s original 1933 Chevy fuel delivery truck. Like all Hess Minis, it offered high detail and working lights in a compact format.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Miniature Single-Unit Tanker Truck (Replica of the 1982/1983 “First Hess Truck”).
Color Scheme: Features the original quartet coloring: dark green cab and body with yellow accents, reminiscent of the 1933 vehicle.
Lights: Features working headlights and taillights, activated by a switch on the underside.
Scale and Functionality: While a miniature, the model captures the look of the classic delivery truck, including the detailed front-end and tanker shape.
Packaging: Sold in a small window box and includes a black nameplate display stand for easy display.
Missing Feature: Like the other Minis, this smaller version does not include the coin bank feature that was present on the 1985 “First Hess Truck Bank” full-size version.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Typically priced affordably, often around $4.99 – $7.99.	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with its display base and working features.	$5 – $15
Historical Note	The Miniature Series was consistently released in the spring, offering collectors a mid-year supplement to the main holiday toy.	N/A

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